Population 20,512 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baker-Zachary Area
Household size in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Baker-Zachary Area average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Baton Rouge area, where it has 2.63 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.75, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Baker-Zachary Area is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Baton Rouge area, where the median age is 37.1. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Baker-Zachary Area: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Baker-Zachary Area
Renters in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Baker-Zachary Area is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Baker-Zachary Area is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole (14.1%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Baker-Zachary Area has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,070 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,445 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Baker-Zachary Area costs $1,445 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Baton Rouge area overall ($1,207). Rent has climbed $563 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Baker-Zachary Area
Bachelor's degrees in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Baker-Zachary Area (32.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Baker-Zachary Area is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Baker-Zachary Area
| Period | Baker-Zachary Area | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Baker-Zachary Area runs well above the national rate: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.8 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Baker-Zachary Area compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker-Zachary Area | 2.71 | 39.7 | 17.6% | 23.3% | 10.0% | 1994 | $1,445 | 32.9% | 93.3% | 10.3% |
| Scotlandville | 2.60 | 39.3 | 24.0% | 57.0% | 17.3% | 1969 | $925 | 14.5% | 79.2% | 16.3% |
| Brownsfield-Central | 2.58 | 44.6 | 18.8% | 10.4% | 12.4% | 1986 | $1,310 | 30.8% | 94.0% | 10.9% |
| Greenwell Springs-Central Area | 2.82 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,266 | 19.3% | 88.4% | 13.5% |
| Mid City North | 2.53 | 33.8 | 27.7% | 64.3% | 24.5% | 1967 | $936 | 10.3% | 75.1% | 12.5% |
| Belfair | 3.02 | 36.4 | 33.2% | 55.8% | 16.4% | 1958 | $1,080 | 13.3% | 79.4% | 27.9% |
| Lobdell-Woodale | 2.30 | 30.4 | 27.4% | 76.2% | 20.0% | 1985 | $890 | 19.5% | 80.2% | 9.3% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Garden District | 2.21 | 37.2 | 21.6% | 55.3% | 21.5% | 1957 | $1,134 | 43.3% | 90.1% | 7.7% |
| Mid City South | 2.23 | 36.4 | 6.7% | 43.8% | 14.8% | 1971 | $1,382 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Baker-Zachary Area. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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