Population 452,938 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Baton Rouge Parish
Household size in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in East Baton Rouge Parish has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Baton Rouge area. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
East Baton Rouge Parish is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Louisiana county is younger.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in East Baton Rouge Parish than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Baton Rouge area.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
Renters in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.2% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in East Baton Rouge Parish than nationally: 40.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Louisiana's 64 counties, only five have a higher share of renters.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in East Baton Rouge Parish: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in East Baton Rouge Parish are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Baton Rouge area, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,022 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,259 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Baton Rouge Parish costs $1,259 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $426 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
Bachelor's degrees in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.3% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in East Baton Rouge Parish (39.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Louisiana county has a higher share of college graduates.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in East Baton Rouge Parish have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. Few Louisiana counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only five of 64.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Baton Rouge Parish runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
East Baton Rouge Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 2.57 | 35.6 | 14.5% | 40.7% | 15.9% | 1985 | $1,259 | 39.3% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 2.52 | 37.4 | 9.9% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 1993 | $1,070 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| Iberville Parish | 2.44 | 40.3 | 18.9% | 24.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $877 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 6.7% |
| Livingston Parish | 2.79 | 37.3 | 13.6% | 19.3% | 10.9% | 2000 | $1,159 | 20.3% | 87.9% | 4.3% |
| Ascension Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 19.0% | 8.6% | 2000 | $1,371 | 28.7% | 89.1% | 4.5% |
| East Feliciana Parish | 2.64 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 14.4% | 22.8% | 1989 | $909 | 21.3% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| West Feliciana Parish | 2.65 | 42.0 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 1984 | $1,075 | 25.5% | 82.5% | 2.2% |
| Assumption Parish | 2.29 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $816 | 13.8% | 79.8% | 5.8% |
| St. James Parish | 2.56 | 42.7 | 13.0% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 1986 | $1,125 | 19.7% | 87.7% | 4.0% |
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 East Baton Rouge Parish. 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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