Population 16,642 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mid City South
Household size in Mid City South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Mid City South are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.17 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Few Baton Rouge neighborhoods have smaller households: only two of 13.
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 South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Mid City South is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mid City South: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one 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 Mid City South
Renters in Mid City South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Mid City South rent their homes (43.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 43.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. The renter share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mid City South: 14.8% 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 3.0 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 South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Mid City South is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 Mid City South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,010 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,126 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,382 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$532 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mid City South pays $1,382 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Baton Rouge area overall ($1,207). Rent has climbed $532 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 South
Bachelor's degrees in Mid City South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mid City South is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood 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 Mid City South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mid City South: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Baton Rouge neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 13.
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 South
| Period | Mid City South | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mid City South has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South 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 South | 2.23 | 36.4 | 6.7% | 43.8% | 14.8% | 1971 | $1,382 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Lobdell-Woodale | 2.30 | 30.4 | 27.4% | 76.2% | 20.0% | 1985 | $890 | 19.5% | 80.2% | 9.3% |
| Belfair | 3.02 | 36.4 | 33.2% | 55.8% | 16.4% | 1958 | $1,080 | 13.3% | 79.4% | 27.9% |
| Garden District | 2.21 | 37.2 | 21.6% | 55.3% | 21.5% | 1957 | $1,134 | 43.3% | 90.1% | 7.7% |
| Highlands-Perkins | 2.15 | 27.0 | 6.3% | 62.3% | 31.7% | 1987 | $1,164 | 67.5% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Mid City North | 2.53 | 33.8 | 27.7% | 64.3% | 24.5% | 1967 | $936 | 10.3% | 75.1% | 12.5% |
| Airline-Jefferson | 2.29 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 1990 | $1,470 | 51.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
| South Baton Rouge | 2.48 | 37.9 | 12.0% | 44.3% | 15.6% | 1996 | $1,393 | 48.9% | 92.2% | 7.5% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Greenwell Springs-Central Area | 2.82 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $1,266 | 19.3% | 88.4% | 13.5% |
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 South. 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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