Population 27,974 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Baton Rouge Parish
Household size in West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in West Baton Rouge Parish has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Baton Rouge Parish is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.5, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the east.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in West Baton Rouge Parish (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Louisiana county 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
Renters in West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.2% of households in West Baton Rouge Parish rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in West Baton Rouge Parish as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Baton Rouge area overall (14.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.3 points, 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in West Baton Rouge Parish is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $648 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,070 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Baton Rouge Parish pays $1,070 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $422 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
Bachelor's degrees in West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in West Baton Rouge Parish have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Baton Rouge Parish is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Louisiana county has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
| Period | West Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in West Baton Rouge Parish: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 2.52 | 37.4 | 9.9% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 1993 | $1,070 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 2.57 | 35.6 | 14.5% | 40.7% | 15.9% | 1985 | $1,259 | 39.3% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Iberville Parish | 2.44 | 40.3 | 18.9% | 24.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $877 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 6.7% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| Ascension Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 19.0% | 8.6% | 2000 | $1,371 | 28.7% | 89.1% | 4.5% |
| Livingston Parish | 2.79 | 37.3 | 13.6% | 19.3% | 10.9% | 2000 | $1,159 | 20.3% | 87.9% | 4.3% |
| East Feliciana Parish | 2.64 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 14.4% | 22.8% | 1989 | $909 | 21.3% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| West Feliciana Parish | 2.65 | 42.0 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 1984 | $1,075 | 25.5% | 82.5% | 2.2% |
| St. Martin Parish | 2.77 | 39.9 | 17.8% | 22.3% | 18.3% | 1988 | $861 | 18.9% | 83.5% | 3.8% |
| Assumption Parish | 2.29 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $816 | 13.8% | 79.8% | 5.8% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
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 West 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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