Population 23,677 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Baton Rouge
Household size in South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in South Baton Rouge has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.52 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
South Baton Rouge is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in South Baton Rouge (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Baton Rouge area overall (14.0%). The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 South Baton Rouge
Renters in South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in South Baton Rouge than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 37.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Baton Rouge: 15.6% 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 has risen 3.7 points since 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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
South Baton Rouge has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest. South Baton Rouge has the newest homes of any Baton Rouge neighborhood.
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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,110 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,084 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,257 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,393 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Baton Rouge costs $1,393 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole ($1,207). Rent has climbed $282 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other Baton Rouge neighborhood has higher rents.
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 South Baton Rouge
Bachelor's degrees in South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Baton Rouge: 48.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Baton Rouge is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 South Baton Rouge
| Period | South Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Baton Rouge runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
South Baton Rouge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Highlands-Perkins | 2.15 | 27.0 | 6.3% | 62.3% | 31.7% | 1987 | $1,164 | 67.5% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Mid City South | 2.23 | 36.4 | 6.7% | 43.8% | 14.8% | 1971 | $1,382 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Broadmoor-Sherwood | 2.81 | 34.3 | 16.2% | 31.0% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,254 | 33.3% | 90.3% | 8.8% |
| 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% |
| Belfair | 3.02 | 36.4 | 33.2% | 55.8% | 16.4% | 1958 | $1,080 | 13.3% | 79.4% | 27.9% |
| Park Forest-Louisiana North | 2.93 | 32.3 | 23.5% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 1978 | $1,097 | 20.4% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Mid City North | 2.53 | 33.8 | 27.7% | 64.3% | 24.5% | 1967 | $936 | 10.3% | 75.1% | 12.5% |
| 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 South 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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