Population 361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baton Rouge
Household size in Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Baton Rouge run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 38.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Baton Rouge skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Baton Rouge: 17.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Baton Rouge
Renters in Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 33.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 34.3% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 34.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Baton Rouge is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 10.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 10.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 8.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −18.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Baton Rouge: 12.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1994 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Baton Rouge are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Charlotte area overall, where the median home dates to 1994.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $875 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $586 | $966 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $1,127 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $900 | $1,552 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$216 | +$678 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Baton Rouge costs $900 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Baton Rouge
Bachelor's degrees in Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 30.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 32.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 40.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Baton Rouge: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 87.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.8% | 89.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Baton Rouge never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Baton Rouge
| Period | Baton Rouge | Charlotte area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Baton Rouge out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Baton Rouge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2.43 | 46.6 | 17.1% | 20.1% | 12.8% | 1979 | $900 | 17.1% | 87.7% | 0.0% |
| Wilksburg | 2.24 | 49.8 | 11.8% | 31.9% | 18.2% | 1989 | $1,052 | 11.5% | 85.2% | 0.3% |
| Gayle Mill | 1.91 | 44.6 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 1989 | $824 | 11.5% | 84.0% | 6.4% |
| Leeds | 2.19 | 39.5 | 9.7% | 13.5% | 10.0% | 1989 | $867 | 9.6% | 84.1% | 2.4% |
| Mckeown | 2.31 | 46.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | 9.9% | 1979 | $843 | 15.8% | 91.0% | 11.0% |
| Chester | 2.41 | 42.6 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 11.8% | 1973 | $829 | 12.5% | 84.0% | 6.1% |
| Lockhart | 2.36 | 43.4 | 2.8% | 10.6% | 17.7% | 1955 | $1,069 | 13.1% | 89.4% | 2.1% |
| Carlisle | 2.43 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 22.1% | 20.6% | 1978 | $1,216 | 15.7% | 78.8% | 10.7% |
| Cornwell | 2.14 | 53.4 | 19.6% | 32.5% | 12.5% | 1983 | $794 | 9.5% | 84.5% | 14.4% |
| Shelton | 2.98 | 47.3 | 0.5% | 15.2% | 21.1% | 1981 | $831 | 6.6% | 82.7% | 9.0% |
| Lewis | 3.17 | 40.6 | 20.0% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1985 | $878 | 13.2% | 79.9% | 2.9% |
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 Baton Rouge. 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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