Population 21,041 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mid City North
Household size in Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Mid City North has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Mid City North is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in Mid City North (27.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has a higher 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 Mid City North
Renters in Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Mid City North: 64.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 60.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has 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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mid City North: 24.5% 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 8.6 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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Mid City North is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Few Baton Rouge neighborhoods have older 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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $716 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $936 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mid City North pays $936 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $296 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 Mid City North
Bachelor's degrees in Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mid City North: 10.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Mid City North has the lowest 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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.4% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.7% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Mid City North never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Mid City North has the lowest 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 Mid City North
| Period | Mid City North | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mid City North runs well above the national rate: 12.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
Mid City North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Scotlandville | 2.60 | 39.3 | 24.0% | 57.0% | 17.3% | 1969 | $925 | 14.5% | 79.2% | 16.3% |
| Greenwell Springs-Central Area | 2.82 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,266 | 19.3% | 88.4% | 13.5% |
| Highlands-Perkins | 2.15 | 27.0 | 6.3% | 62.3% | 31.7% | 1987 | $1,164 | 67.5% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
| Airline-Jefferson | 2.29 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 1990 | $1,470 | 51.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
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 Mid City North. 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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