Population 39,118 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Highlands-Perkins
Household size in Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Highlands-Perkins is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.26, a much bigger shift than nationally. Highlands-Perkins has the smallest households of any Baton Rouge neighborhood.
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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.7 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.9 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.0 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Highlands-Perkins is young: half of its residents are under 27.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 28.3, even as the national median rose. No other Baton Rouge neighborhood 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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Highlands-Perkins: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Baton Rouge neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Highlands-Perkins
Renters in Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.4% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.3% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Highlands-Perkins: 62.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (54.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Of Baton Rouge's 13 neighborhoods, only two 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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +19.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Highlands-Perkins: 31.7% 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 19.3 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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Highlands-Perkins is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest. Few Baton Rouge neighborhoods have newer homes: only two of 13.
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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $883 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $938 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Highlands-Perkins pays $1,164 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $281 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 Highlands-Perkins
Bachelor's degrees in Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Highlands-Perkins is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Highlands-Perkins has the highest share of college graduates of any Baton Rouge neighborhood.
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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Highlands-Perkins: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Highlands-Perkins has the highest share of high school graduates of any Baton Rouge neighborhood.
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 Highlands-Perkins
| Period | Highlands-Perkins | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Highlands-Perkins is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Baton Rouge area overall (6.8%). Few Baton Rouge neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only two of 13.
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).
Highlands-Perkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands-Perkins | 2.15 | 27.0 | 6.3% | 62.3% | 31.7% | 1987 | $1,164 | 67.5% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| South Baton Rouge | 2.48 | 37.9 | 12.0% | 44.3% | 15.6% | 1996 | $1,393 | 48.9% | 92.2% | 7.5% |
| Airline-Jefferson | 2.29 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 1990 | $1,470 | 51.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Mid City North | 2.53 | 33.8 | 27.7% | 64.3% | 24.5% | 1967 | $936 | 10.3% | 75.1% | 12.5% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Scotlandville | 2.60 | 39.3 | 24.0% | 57.0% | 17.3% | 1969 | $925 | 14.5% | 79.2% | 16.3% |
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 Highlands-Perkins. 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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