Baton Rouge, LA

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Baton Rouge Overview

225,500
TOTAL POPULATION
107,800
MALE POPULATION
117,700
FEMALE POPULATION
91.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,910
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,228
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,155
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,881
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
114,813
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baton Rouge Area Codes

Race in Baton Rouge

The most populous races in Baton Rouge are Black / African American (118,457 | 52.5%), White / Caucasian (83,917 | 37.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9,856 | 4.4%).
Race in Baton Rouge
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,6173.8%
Black / African American118,45752.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,8564.4%
Native / Alaskan3620.2%
White / Caucasian83,91737.2%
Two or more Races9,1174.0%
Some other Race5,0302.2%
Total225,500100.0%

Ancestry in Baton Rouge

The most populous ancestries reported in Baton Rouge are French (14,161 | 6.3%), German (12,223 | 5.4%), American (11,913 | 5.3%), English (11,892 | 5.3%), and Irish (10,243 | 4.5%), together accounting for 26.8% of all Baton Rouge residents.
Ancestry in Baton Rouge
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,2501.0%
Alaska Native200.0%
American11,9135.3%
Arab1,8940.8%
Argentinean100.0%
Armenian790.0%
Australian1380.1%
Austrian870.0%
Basque210.0%
Belgian1600.1%
Belizean310.0%
Bhutanese1250.1%
Blackfeet120.0%
Brazilian340.0%
British5410.2%
Bulgarian410.0%
Burmese3180.1%
Cajun9570.4%
Canadian710.0%
Cape Verdean200.0%
Celtic60.0%
Central American4,7552.1%
Central American Indian190.0%
Cherokee2360.1%
Chickasaw160.0%
Chilean20.0%
Choctaw3160.1%
Colombian1840.1%
Comanche70.0%
Costa Rican620.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian1230.1%
Cuban3140.1%
Czech2200.1%
Czechoslovakian180.0%
Danish1240.1%
Dominican2030.1%
Dutch7670.3%
Eastern European1980.1%
Ecuadorian130.0%
Egyptian1710.1%
English11,8925.3%
Estonian90.0%
Ethiopian100.0%
European1,9370.9%
Filipino700.0%
Finnish950.0%
French14,1616.3%
French Canadian1,7120.8%
German12,2235.4%
Ghanaian1840.1%
Greek3280.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro80.0%
Guatemalan5400.2%
Haitian720.0%
Honduran2,6331.2%
Houma3470.2%
Hungarian2630.1%
Indian (Asian)1,8250.8%
Iranian2400.1%
Irish10,2434.5%
Iroquois440.0%
Israeli4560.2%
Italian7,9633.5%
Jamaican1050.1%
Jordanian90.0%
Korean1,2870.6%
Laotian850.0%
Lebanese4040.2%
Lithuanian1460.1%
Macedonian280.0%
Malaysian920.0%
Menominee430.0%
Mexican2,0530.9%
Mexican American Indian120.0%
Moroccan320.0%
Native Hawaiian210.0%
Nicaraguan5880.3%
Nigerian7020.3%
Northern European930.0%
Norwegian5510.2%
Pakistani1250.1%
Palestinian1660.1%
Paraguayan10.0%
Peruvian380.0%
Polish8100.4%
Portuguese310.0%
Potawatomi320.0%
Puerto Rican6420.3%
Romanian2050.1%
Russian4730.2%
Salvadoran9320.4%
Samoan150.0%
Scandinavian2910.1%
Scotch-Irish1,3910.6%
Scottish2,3921.1%
Serbian100.0%
Slovak600.0%
Slovene320.0%
South African110.0%
South American5870.3%
South American Indian500.0%
Spaniard2340.1%
Spanish3770.2%
Spanish American Indian730.0%
Sri Lankan3,9611.8%
Subsaharan African3,3091.5%
Sudanese220.0%
Swedish6020.3%
Swiss1390.1%
Syrian530.0%
Thai1,3780.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian330.0%
Turkish860.0%
Ugandan860.0%
Ukrainian2700.1%
Venezuelan3390.2%
Vietnamese1430.1%
Welsh9910.4%
West Indian460.0%
Zimbabwean220.0%
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Immigrants in Baton Rouge

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baton Rouge came from Asia (7,428 | 3.3%), Latin America (4,333 | 1.9%), Central America (3,580 | 1.6%), South Eastern Asia (3,451 | 1.5%), and Vietnam (2,600 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.5% of all Baton Rouge residents.
Immigrants in Baton Rouge
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,0090.4%
Argentina100.0%
Asia7,4283.3%
Australia1440.1%
Bangladesh6180.3%
Belgium50.0%
Brazil1450.1%
Bulgaria410.0%
Cameroon450.0%
Canada1560.1%
Caribbean3600.2%
Central America3,5801.6%
China1,0310.5%
Colombia320.0%
Costa Rica490.0%
Croatia1220.1%
Cuba2020.1%
Dominican Republic960.0%
Eastern Africa2780.1%
Eastern Asia1,3630.6%
Eastern Europe5760.3%
Ecuador120.0%
Egypt470.0%
El Salvador6520.3%
England500.0%
Ethiopia1080.1%
Europe1,1130.5%
France90.0%
Germany2850.1%
Ghana1070.1%
Guatemala3600.2%
Guyana530.0%
Honduras1,6590.7%
Hong Kong710.0%
India5820.3%
Indonesia850.0%
Iran2230.1%
Iraq310.0%
Ireland60.0%
Italy810.0%
Jamaica290.0%
Japan620.0%
Jordan240.0%
Kazakhstan140.0%
Kenya150.0%
Korea2700.1%
Kuwait430.0%
Laos370.0%
Latin America4,3331.9%
Lithuania210.0%
Malaysia90.0%
Mexico3980.2%
Middle Africa450.0%
Morocco320.0%
Nepal1500.1%
Netherlands170.0%
Nicaragua4620.2%
Nigeria2610.1%
Northern Africa2200.1%
Northern Europe1150.1%
Oceania1500.1%
Peru130.0%
Philippines5810.3%
Poland80.0%
Romania240.0%
Russia2260.1%
Saudi Arabia840.0%
Scotland60.0%
South Africa380.0%
South America3930.2%
South Central Asia1,6310.7%
South Eastern Asia3,4511.5%
Southern Europe1060.1%
Spain250.0%
Sri Lanka440.0%
Sudan70.0%
Sweden280.0%
Syria1260.1%
Taiwan580.0%
Thailand1390.1%
Trinidad and Tobago330.0%
Turkey640.0%
Uganda860.0%
Ukraine1340.1%
Venezuela1190.1%
Vietnam2,6001.1%
Western Africa3790.2%
Western Asia8440.4%
Western Europe3160.1%
Yemen4270.2%
Zimbabwe690.0%
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Sex and Age in Baton Rouge

Sex and Age in Baton Rouge

The most populous age groups in Baton Rouge are 20 to 24 Years (14,317 | 13.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (15,622 | 13.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,611 (7.1%)6,630 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years6,318 (5.9%)6,269 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years5,607 (5.2%)5,633 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years10,644 (9.9%)10,558 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years14,317 (13.3%)15,622 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years8,640 (8.0%)8,827 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years6,980 (6.5%)7,189 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years6,457 (6.0%)7,403 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years5,322 (4.9%)5,559 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years5,681 (5.3%)5,535 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years5,157 (4.8%)6,050 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years5,367 (5.0%)6,331 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years6,483 (6.0%)7,176 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years4,592 (4.3%)6,217 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years3,448 (3.2%)4,373 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,279 (2.1%)3,633 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years1,463 (1.4%)2,028 (1.7%)
85 Years and over1,434 (1.3%)2,667 (2.3%)
Total107,800 (100.0%)117,700 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baton Rouge

Median Family Size in Baton Rouge

The median family size in Baton Rouge is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,071 | 35.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.66 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,942 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baton Rouge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,448 (56.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father3,942 (8.7%)2.96
Single Female/Mother16,071 (35.3%)3.66
Total Families45,461 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Baton Rouge

The median household size in Baton Rouge is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16,071 | 18.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.78 persons per household. non-family households (42,025 | 48.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baton Rouge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,448 (29.1%)3.22
Single Male/Father3,942 (4.5%)3.44
Single Female/Mother16,071 (18.4%)3.78
Non-family42,025 (48.0%)1.37
Total Households87,486 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge

Out of a total of 87,486 households in Baton Rouge, 45,461 (52.0%) are family households, while 42,025 (48.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,802, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,781.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,781 (37.5%)
2-Person Households20,802 (23.8%)6,701 (7.7%)
3-Person Households11,447 (13.1%)1,967 (2.2%)
4-Person Households7,681 (8.8%)509 (0.6%)
5-Person Households3,966 (4.5%)61 (0.1%)
6-Person Households807 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households758 (0.9%)6 (0.0%)
Total45,461 (52.0%)42,025 (48.0%)

Female Fertility in Baton Rouge

Fertility by Age in Baton Rouge

Average fertility rate in Baton Rouge is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years74 (3.0%)7.0
20 to 34 years1,919 (78.4%)61.0
35 to 50 years453 (18.5%)23.0
Total2,446 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge

32.9% of women with births (2,446) in Baton Rouge are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years512 (26.7%)1,407 (73.3%)
35 to 50 years292 (64.5%)161 (35.5%)
Total805 (32.9%)1,641 (67.1%)

Fertility by Education in Baton Rouge

Average fertility rate in Baton Rouge is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baton Rouge
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School274 (11.2%)35.0
High School Diploma821 (33.6%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree638 (26.1%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree510 (20.8%)47.0
Graduate Degree203 (8.3%)30.0
Total2,446 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge

67.1% of women with births in Baton Rouge are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 83.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 90.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baton Rouge
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School25 (9.1%)249 (90.9%)
High School Diploma75 (9.1%)746 (90.9%)
College or Associate's Degree129 (20.2%)509 (79.8%)
Bachelor's Degree427 (83.7%)83 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree148 (72.9%)55 (27.1%)
Total805 (32.9%)1,641 (67.1%)

Income in Baton Rouge

Income Overview in Baton Rouge

Per Capita Income in Baton Rouge is $33,910, while median incomes of families and households are $68,228 and $50,155 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income225,500$33,910
Median Family Income45,461$68,228
Mean Family Income45,461$105,417
Median Household Income87,486$50,155
Mean Household Income87,486$83,025
Income Deficit45,461$10,881
Wage / Income Gap (%)225,50030.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)225,50069.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index225,5000.55

Earnings by Sex in Baton Rouge

Average Earnings in Baton Rouge are $31,750, $38,094 for men and $26,409 for women, a difference of 30.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Baton Rouge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male58,945 (49.4%)$38,094
Female60,368 (50.6%)$26,409
Total119,313 (100.0%)$31,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baton Rouge

The most common earnings brackets in Baton Rouge are $100,000+ for men (8,933 | 15.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (4,793 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baton Rouge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,205 (5.4%)4,261 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,653 (2.8%)3,442 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,808 (6.5%)3,769 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,954 (3.3%)2,176 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,433 (4.1%)3,082 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,941 (3.3%)2,118 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,649 (2.8%)3,236 (5.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,218 (2.1%)2,327 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,519 (2.6%)2,034 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,257 (3.8%)2,328 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,659 (4.5%)4,793 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,986 (5.1%)3,625 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,052 (5.2%)3,076 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,350 (4.0%)2,935 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,244 (5.5%)2,119 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,255 (3.8%)2,269 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,720 (6.3%)3,186 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,450 (5.9%)2,530 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,659 (7.9%)3,070 (5.1%)
$100,000+8,933 (15.1%)3,992 (6.6%)
Total58,945 (100.0%)60,368 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge

Average earnings in Baton Rouge are $50,185 for men and $34,944 for women, a difference of 30.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,176, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,799. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,973, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,503.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,799$21,503
High School Diploma$36,850$25,561
College or Associate's Degree$47,494$29,605
Bachelor's Degree$68,201$45,753
Graduate Degree$91,176$55,973
Total$50,185$34,944

Family Income in Baton Rouge

Family Income Brackets in Baton Rouge

According to the Baton Rouge family income data, there are 7,001 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,091 families (4.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Baton Rouge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,4555.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0914.6%
$15,000 to $24,9993,9558.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,1379.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,86410.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996,59214.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995,13711.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997,00115.4%
$150,000 to $199,9993,6378.0%
$200,000+5,59212.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baton Rouge

7+ person families (646 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Baton Rouge with $97,237 per family, while 2-person families (22,246 | 48.9%) have the highest median income of $33,330 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baton Rouge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22,246 (48.9%)$66,660
3-Person Families11,463 (25.2%)$64,466
4-Person Families6,831 (15.0%)$88,670
5-Person Families3,503 (7.7%)$64,863
6-Person Families772 (1.7%)$88,971
7+ Person Families646 (1.4%)$97,237
Total45,461 (100.0%)$68,228

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baton Rouge

The median family income in Baton Rouge is $68,228, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,403) having the highest median family income of $137,686, while families with no earners (7,092) have the lowest median family income of $30,380, accounting for 7.5% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Baton Rouge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,092 (15.6%)$30,380
1 Earner17,653 (38.8%)$43,595
2 Earners17,313 (38.1%)$107,189
3+ Earners3,403 (7.5%)$137,686
Total45,461 (100.0%)$68,228

Household Income in Baton Rouge

Household Income Brackets in Baton Rouge

With 13,385 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Baton Rouge, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4,724 households (5.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baton Rouge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,3119.5%
$10,000 to $14,9995,8626.7%
$15,000 to $24,9999,53610.9%
$25,000 to $34,9999,62311.0%
$35,000 to $49,99910,32311.8%
$50,000 to $74,99913,38515.3%
$75,000 to $99,9998,2249.4%
$100,000 to $149,99910,58612.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,7245.4%
$200,000+6,9117.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baton Rouge

The median household income in Baton Rouge is $50,155, with the highest median household income of $58,727 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,050 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,542, with 9,721 households (11.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baton Rouge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9,721 (11.1%)$26,542
25 to 44 Years28,220 (32.3%)$51,130
45 to 64 Years28,050 (32.1%)$58,727
65+ Years21,495 (24.6%)$52,256
Total87,486 (100.0%)$50,155

Poverty in Baton Rouge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baton Rouge

With 22.9% poverty level for males and 25.0% for females among the residents of Baton Rouge, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 561 males (47.5%) and 8,529 females (48.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,795 (36.8%)1,754 (26.7%)
5 Years561 (47.5%)306 (25.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,390 (33.1%)2,183 (32.3%)
12 to 14 Years874 (28.1%)1,322 (39.7%)
15 Years555 (36.0%)370 (36.9%)
16 and 17 Years904 (30.3%)546 (24.2%)
18 to 24 Years6,818 (40.1%)8,529 (48.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,086 (13.5%)3,575 (22.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,686 (14.4%)2,549 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,577 (14.8%)2,127 (18.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,899 (16.2%)2,273 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years965 (12.2%)1,143 (11.0%)
75 Years and over505 (10.1%)1,061 (13.3%)
Total23,615 (22.9%)27,738 (25.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baton Rouge

According to the poverty statistics in Baton Rouge, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.9% of males and 89.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,795 (63.2%)4,816 (73.3%)
5 Years620 (52.5%)885 (74.3%)
6 to 11 Years4,837 (66.9%)4,573 (67.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,238 (71.9%)2,009 (60.3%)
15 Years987 (64.0%)632 (63.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,077 (69.7%)1,713 (75.8%)
18 to 24 Years10,203 (59.9%)8,984 (51.3%)
25 to 34 Years13,383 (86.5%)12,336 (77.5%)
35 to 44 Years9,988 (85.6%)10,313 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years9,096 (85.2%)9,389 (81.5%)
55 to 64 Years9,808 (83.8%)11,158 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,939 (87.8%)9,279 (89.0%)
75 Years and over4,483 (89.9%)6,936 (86.7%)
Total79,454 (77.1%)83,023 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baton Rouge

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baton Rouge show that 5.2% or 1,322 of the total 25,448 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.2%, comprising of 174 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 2 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baton Rouge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children15,425 (95.7%)694 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children7,190 (94.1%)452 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,377 (88.8%)174 (11.2%)
5 or more Children134 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
Total24,126 (94.8%)1,322 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baton Rouge

According to the poverty data in Baton Rouge, 27.0% or 1,066 single-father households and 34.4% or 5,532 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (84.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 households (76.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baton Rouge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children363 (17.4%)1,133 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children648 (37.0%)3,143 (42.3%)
3 or 4 Children33 (41.8%)1,132 (61.7%)
5 or more Children22 (84.6%)124 (76.5%)
Total1,066 (27.0%)5,532 (34.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baton Rouge

The poverty data for Baton Rouge shows that 1,322 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 6,598 of the single-parent households (33.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 174 households (11.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 146 household (77.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baton Rouge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children694 (4.3%)1,496 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children452 (5.9%)3,791 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children174 (11.2%)1,165 (60.9%)
5 or more Children2 (1.5%)146 (77.7%)
Total1,322 (5.2%)6,598 (33.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Baton Rouge

Employment by Class of Employer in Baton Rouge

Among the 102,474 employed individuals in Baton Rouge, private company employees (67,772 | 66.1%), state government employees (11,667 | 11.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,763 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baton Rouge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67,77266.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1433.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,7604.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,7637.6%
Local Government Employees6,0695.9%
State Government Employees11,66711.4%
Federal Government Employees1,2231.2%
Unpaid Family Workers770.1%
Total102,474100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baton Rouge

According to the labor force statistics for Baton Rouge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (184,884), 62.1% or 114,813 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 9,874 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.8% or 20,980 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.0% or 1,795 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,480 (40.1%)1,795 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Years20,927 (69.9%)2,428 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years14,131 (80.9%)1,003 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years11,774 (83.1%)812 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years20,980 (84.8%)1,594 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years17,400 (77.6%)974 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years7,920 (67.7%)642 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years7,198 (52.7%)360 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,682 (30.5%)239 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,391 (10.3%)8 (0.6%)
Total114,813 (62.1%)9,874 (8.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge

According to labor force statistics for Baton Rouge, 76.2% of individuals (79,368) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (104,157) are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 5,397 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.5% or 31,367 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.0% or 1,037 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,979 (59.7%)1,737 (13.0%)
High School Diploma19,020 (69.6%)3,143 (11.5%)
College / Associate Degree21,023 (79.8%)1,396 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,367 (84.5%)1,225 (3.3%)
Total79,368 (76.2%)7,083 (6.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baton Rouge are Community & Social Service (16,091 | 15.3%), Management (9,482 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (9,282 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,754 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,545 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baton Rouge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baton Rouge, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (60.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.4%), Education, Arts & Media (71.3%), and Health Technologists (71.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,932 (52.0%)4,550 (48.0%)
Business & Financial1,878 (41.8%)2,612 (58.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,536 (67.2%)2,218 (32.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,577 (60.5%)1,031 (39.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,185 (80.8%)519 (19.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science774 (53.7%)668 (46.3%)
Community & Social Service 6,741 (41.9%)9,350 (58.1%)
Education, Arts & Media654 (28.7%)1,625 (71.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,177 (59.6%)797 (40.4%)
Education Instruction & Library3,592 (38.7%)5,690 (61.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,318 (51.6%)1,238 (48.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,528 (27.6%)4,017 (72.4%)
Health Technologists996 (28.9%)2,452 (71.1%)
Total (Category)19,615 (46.3%)22,747 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baton Rouge are Food Preparation & Serving (8,151 | 7.8%), Healthcare Support (4,537 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,649 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (3,316 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (1,782 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Baton Rouge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baton Rouge, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.0%), Security & Protection (63.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (55.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.9%), Personal Care & Service (73.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support412 (9.1%)4,125 (90.9%)
Security & Protection1,125 (63.1%)657 (36.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention675 (54.4%)565 (45.6%)
Law Enforcement450 (83.0%)92 (17.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,991 (49.0%)4,160 (51.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,010 (55.1%)1,639 (44.9%)
Personal Care & Service868 (26.2%)2,448 (73.8%)
Total (Category)8,406 (39.2%)13,029 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baton Rouge are Sales & Related (11,175 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (9,490 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baton Rouge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,556 (40.8%)6,619 (59.2%)
Office & Administration2,039 (21.5%)7,451 (78.5%)
Total (Category)6,595 (31.9%)14,070 (68.1%)
Total (Overall)51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baton Rouge are Construction & Extraction (4,802 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,307 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (339 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baton Rouge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry160 (47.2%)179 (52.8%)
Construction & Extraction4,489 (93.5%)313 (6.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,123 (92.0%)184 (8.0%)
Total (Category)6,772 (90.9%)676 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baton Rouge are Material Moving (4,535 | 4.3%), Production (4,328 | 4.1%), and Transportation (4,182 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baton Rouge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baton Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,383 (78.2%)945 (21.8%)
Transportation3,418 (81.7%)764 (18.3%)
Material Moving3,604 (79.5%)931 (20.5%)
Total (Category)10,405 (79.8%)2,640 (20.2%)
Total (Overall)51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baton Rouge

Employment Industries in Baton Rouge

The major employment industries in Baton Rouge include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,108 | 14.4%), Educational Services (13,244 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (12,387 | 11.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (10,577 | 10.1%), and Professional & Scientific (7,426 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Baton Rouge

Employment Industries by Sex in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge industries that see more men than women are Construction (84.2%), Wholesale Trade (83.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.6%), and Educational Services (63.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baton Rouge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting237 (80.6%)57 (19.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction608 (75.1%)202 (24.9%)
Construction5,334 (84.2%)1,000 (15.8%)
Manufacturing4,486 (77.5%)1,304 (22.5%)
Wholesale Trade1,945 (83.6%)383 (16.5%)
Retail Trade6,210 (50.1%)6,177 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,984 (77.4%)869 (22.6%)
Utilities340 (58.8%)238 (41.2%)
Information1,365 (55.7%)1,084 (44.3%)
Finance & Insurance1,190 (43.6%)1,540 (56.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,373 (63.8%)779 (36.2%)
Professional & Scientific4,460 (60.1%)2,966 (39.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,437 (61.3%)1,539 (38.7%)
Educational Services4,860 (36.7%)8,384 (63.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,074 (20.3%)12,034 (79.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,294 (40.3%)1,915 (59.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,916 (46.5%)5,661 (53.5%)
Public Administration2,563 (42.8%)3,423 (57.2%)
Total51,793 (49.3%)53,162 (50.6%)

Education in Baton Rouge

School Enrollment in Baton Rouge

The most common levels of schooling among the 68,784 students in Baton Rouge are college / undergraduate (27,296 | 39.7%), high school (9,720 | 14.1%), and elementary school (9,456 | 13.8%).
School Enrollment in Baton Rouge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,5835.2%
Kindergarten2,8994.2%
Elementary School9,45613.8%
Middle School8,93913.0%
High School9,72014.1%
College / Undergraduate27,29639.7%
Graduate / Professional6,89110.0%
Total68,784100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baton Rouge

Out of a total of 68,784 students who are enrolled in schools in Baton Rouge, 11,143 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 57,641 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,408 (42.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,520 (95.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baton Rouge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,879 (57.2%)1,408 (42.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,851 (76.4%)2,726 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,573 (80.9%)2,026 (19.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,922 (77.6%)1,707 (22.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10,520 (95.3%)520 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15,164 (91.2%)1,467 (8.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,906 (86.7%)597 (13.3%)
35 Years and over2,853 (81.1%)665 (18.9%)
Total57,641 (83.8%)11,143 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baton Rouge

Business (8,754 | 16.6%), education (6,539 | 12.4%), science & technology (5,026 | 9.6%), engineering (4,292 | 8.2%), and arts & humanities (3,846 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 52,640 individuals in Baton Rouge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baton Rouge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,7233.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,3966.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,9013.6%
Psychology2,6845.1%
Social Sciences3,6927.0%
Engineering4,2928.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies5281.0%
Science & Technology5,0269.6%
Business8,75416.6%
Education6,53912.4%
Literature & Languages2,2364.3%
Liberal Arts & History3,6627.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,9483.7%
Communications2,4134.6%
Arts & Humanities3,8467.3%
Total52,640100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baton Rouge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baton Rouge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baton Rouge are males with 2 vehicles (20,622, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,783, making up 41.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baton Rouge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,115 (6.2%)1,801 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle13,401 (26.9%)15,836 (31.9%)
2 Vehicles20,622 (41.3%)19,783 (39.9%)
3 Vehicles8,266 (16.6%)8,489 (17.1%)
4 Vehicles3,591 (7.2%)3,052 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles910 (1.8%)643 (1.3%)
Total49,905 (100.0%)49,604 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baton Rouge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baton Rouge are 15 to 19 minutes (22,923 commuters, 23.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (16,661 commuters, 17.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (15,907 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Baton Rouge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,3382.4%
5 to 9 Minutes9,60810.0%
10 to 14 Minutes16,66117.3%
15 to 19 Minutes22,92323.8%
20 to 24 Minutes15,90716.6%
25 to 29 Minutes5,7726.0%
30 to 34 Minutes11,04911.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2761.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,0162.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4,1804.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4972.6%
90 or more Minutes1,8812.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Baton Rouge

The most common commute times in Baton Rouge are 15 to 19 minutes (11,086 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,837 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baton Rouge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,087 (2.3%)1,251 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,511 (9.5%)5,097 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,159 (17.2%)8,502 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,086 (23.4%)11,837 (24.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,424 (15.6%)8,483 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,164 (6.7%)2,608 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,716 (12.0%)5,333 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes589 (1.2%)687 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes912 (1.9%)1,104 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,049 (4.3%)2,131 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,598 (3.4%)899 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,192 (2.5%)689 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baton Rouge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baton Rouge are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,013, 12.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,337, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baton Rouge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,955 (6.2%)2,080 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,896 (6.1%)1,012 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,164 (4.6%)1,732 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,462 (9.4%)3,551 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,919 (10.4%)4,504 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,341 (11.3%)6,266 (12.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,013 (12.7%)7,337 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,649 (11.9%)6,667 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,702 (5.7%)3,159 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,218 (6.8%)3,281 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM919 (1.9%)1,165 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM494 (1.0%)501 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,952 (6.2%)4,467 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,803 (5.9%)2,899 (6.0%)
Total47,487 (100.0%)48,621 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Ownership in Baton Rouge

Of the total 87,486 dwellings in Baton Rouge, owner-occupied units account for 41,891 (47.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,595 (52.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baton Rouge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41,89147.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,59552.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units87,486100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Household Size in Baton Rouge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,78137.5%
2-Person Household27,50331.4%
3-Person Household13,41415.3%
4+ Person Household13,78815.8%
Total Housing Units87,486100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baton Rouge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household12,301 (37.5%)20,480 (62.5%)
2-Person Household15,355 (55.8%)12,148 (44.2%)
3-Person Household6,729 (50.2%)6,685 (49.8%)
4+ Person Household7,506 (54.4%)6,282 (45.6%)
Total Housing Units41,891 (47.9%)45,595 (52.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baton Rouge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,524 (28.3%)6,400 (71.7%)
High School Diploma8,123 (39.7%)12,319 (60.3%)
College/Associate Degree10,068 (40.2%)15,000 (59.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,176 (64.1%)11,876 (35.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baton Rouge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24,95628.5%
35 to 44 Years12,98514.8%
45 to 54 Years13,05814.9%
55 to 64 Years14,99217.1%
65 to 74 Years12,49314.3%
75 to 84 Years6,3037.2%
85 Years and Over2,6993.1%
Total87,486100.0%

Housing Finances in Baton Rouge

Median Income by Occupancy in Baton Rouge

Median Income by Occupancy in Baton Rouge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied41,891 (47.9%)$81,447
Renter-Occupied45,595 (52.1%)$32,231
Average87,486 (100.0%)$50,155

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baton Rouge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baton Rouge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,402 (3.4%)4,116 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999606 (1.5%)2,227 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,143 (2.7%)4,727 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,341 (3.2%)3,259 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,377 (3.3%)3,518 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,198 (7.6%)6,396 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,820 (9.1%)6,499 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,329 (15.1%)7,067 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,124 (12.2%)3,134 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,521 (17.9%)3,088 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more10,030 (23.9%)1,564 (3.4%)
Total41,891 (100.0%)45,595 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baton Rouge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baton Rouge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,835 (9.1%)1,376 (3.0%)
$300 to $4996,930 (16.5%)1,861 (4.1%)
$500 to $7996,409 (15.3%)8,294 (18.2%)
$800 to $9993,320 (7.9%)9,855 (21.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,645 (20.6%)15,861 (34.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,262 (14.9%)4,838 (10.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,726 (6.5%)1,199 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,442 (3.4%)207 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more2,322 (5.5%)156 (0.3%)
Total41,891 (100.0%)45,595 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baton Rouge

Housing Structures in Baton Rouge

Housing Structures in Baton Rouge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51,50858.9%
Single Unit, Attached2,8603.3%
2 Unit Apartments2,7163.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,0136.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,2416.0%
10 or more Apartments18,37821.0%
Mobile Home / Other7700.9%
Total87,486100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baton Rouge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baton Rouge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached38,708 (75.1%)12,800 (24.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,717 (60.0%)1,143 (40.0%)
2 Unit Apartments86 (3.2%)2,630 (96.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments367 (6.1%)5,646 (93.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments281 (5.4%)4,960 (94.6%)
10 or more Apartments448 (2.4%)17,930 (97.6%)
Mobile Home / Other284 (36.9%)486 (63.1%)
Total41,891 (47.9%)45,595 (52.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baton Rouge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baton Rouge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room86 (0.2%)2,596 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms794 (1.9%)12,952 (28.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,649 (25.4%)23,057 (50.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,378 (41.5%)5,451 (12.0%)
8 or more Rooms12,984 (31.0%)1,539 (3.4%)
Total41,891 (100.0%)45,595 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baton Rouge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baton Rouge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21,395 (51.1%)7,067 (15.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas427 (1.0%)274 (0.6%)
Electricity19,878 (47.4%)37,673 (82.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)33 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels67 (0.2%)38 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used124 (0.3%)510 (1.1%)
Total41,891 (100.0%)45,595 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baton Rouge

Household Vehicle Usage in Baton Rouge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,504 (3.6%)8,927 (19.6%)
1 Vehicle14,551 (34.7%)23,142 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles17,924 (42.8%)10,073 (22.1%)
3 or more Vehicles7,912 (18.9%)3,453 (7.6%)
Total41,891 (100.0%)45,595 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baton Rouge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baton Rouge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units18,28223,609
Median Property Value$188,100$236,900
Median Household Income$63,795$6,985
Monthly Housing Costs$452$2,198
Real Estate Taxes$800$874

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,650 (9.0%)435 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,795 (15.3%)1,712 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9999,436 (51.6%)13,609 (57.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,244 (12.3%)4,951 (21.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,303 (7.1%)1,663 (7.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999469 (2.6%)743 (3.2%)
$1,000,000 or more385 (2.1%)496 (2.1%)
Total18,282 (100.0%)23,609 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,089 (6.0%)369 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,373 (13.0%)919 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,059 (11.3%)1,488 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,154 (11.8%)1,139 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,702 (14.8%)1,666 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,302 (12.6%)3,627 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,558 (14.0%)2,822 (11.9%)
$150,000 or more3,045 (16.7%)4,963 (21.0%)
Total18,282 (100.0%)23,609 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baton Rouge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baton Rouge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,918 (32.4%)101,334 (429.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,309 (18.1%)8,451 (35.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,302 (12.6%)5,705 (24.2%)
4.0x or more6,608 (36.1%)3,438 (14.6%)
Total18,282 (100.0%)23,609 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baton Rouge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,427 (46.1%)465 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,686 (14.7%)5,966 (25.3%)
$800 to $1,4995,742 (31.4%)5,414 (22.9%)
Total18,282 (100.0%)23,609 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baton Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baton Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,542 (91.8%)1,394 (8.2%)
6 to 18 Years33,695 (93.4%)2,364 (6.6%)
19 to 25 Years34,927 (88.4%)4,597 (11.6%)
26 to 34 Years23,516 (84.3%)4,395 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years20,470 (83.4%)4,071 (16.6%)
45 to 54 Years19,355 (87.2%)2,834 (12.8%)
55 to 64 Years22,559 (89.7%)2,579 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years18,160 (99.1%)166 (0.9%)
75 Years and older12,791 (98.5%)194 (1.5%)
Total201,015 (89.9%)22,594 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baton Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baton Rouge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,542 (91.8%)1,394 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen33,695 (93.4%)2,364 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34,927 (88.4%)4,597 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baton Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baton Rouge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039,134 (84.4%)7,224 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99941,972 (89.8%)4,774 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,074 (89.5%)3,281 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,900 (88.7%)2,537 (11.3%)
$100,000 and over62,831 (93.8%)4,172 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baton Rouge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,484 (56.0%)6,687 (39.5%)
6 to 18 Years20,815 (57.7%)15,487 (42.9%)
19 to 25 Years10,944 (27.7%)25,647 (64.9%)
25 to 34 Years7,906 (28.3%)16,614 (59.5%)
35 to 44 Years5,947 (24.2%)15,502 (63.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,896 (26.6%)14,285 (64.4%)
55 to 64 Years8,633 (34.3%)15,319 (60.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,842 (91.9%)9,958 (54.3%)
75 Years and over12,372 (95.3%)7,233 (55.7%)
Total98,839 (44.2%)126,732 (56.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baton Rouge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baton Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (1.3%)99 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,298 (7.9%)1,237 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,489 (9.7%)3,151 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years6,463 (19.0%)8,035 (21.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,641 (33.4%)3,516 (33.7%)
75 Years and over2,331 (46.7%)4,047 (50.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baton Rouge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baton Rouge: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (0.9%)82 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years56 (0.3%)139 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years217 (0.6%)254 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,469 (4.3%)725 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years769 (9.7%)854 (8.2%)
75 Years and over1,305 (26.2%)1,676 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baton Rouge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (0.4%)99 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years357 (2.2%)665 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years969 (2.7%)1,070 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,933 (5.7%)3,325 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years791 (10.0%)1,268 (12.2%)
75 Years and over693 (13.9%)1,346 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baton Rouge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years955 (5.8%)624 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,312 (6.5%)1,668 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,294 (6.7%)2,818 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years701 (8.9%)625 (6.0%)
75 Years and over746 (15.0%)1,131 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baton Rouge: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (0.6%)149 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years619 (1.7%)539 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,965 (8.7%)4,218 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,478 (18.7%)2,245 (21.5%)
75 Years and over1,226 (24.6%)2,743 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baton Rouge: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (0.3%)198 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years462 (1.3%)208 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,037 (3.0%)1,129 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years365 (4.6%)329 (3.2%)
75 Years and over537 (10.8%)1,230 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Baton Rouge

Computing Device Access in Baton Rouge

Computing Device Access in Baton Rouge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62,26571.2%
Smartphone76,98188.0%
Tablet46,35353.0%
No Computing Device7,1208.1%
Total87,486100.0%

Internet Access in Baton Rouge

Internet Access in Baton Rouge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1500.2%
Broadband Home60,36069.0%
Cellular Data Only12,51514.3%
Satellite Internet4,1334.7%
No Internet11,67413.3%
Total87,486100.0%

Baton Rouge Summary

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second-largest city in the state. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, about 80 miles northwest of New Orleans. The city has a population of 229,553 as of the 2019 U.S. Census estimate, making it the third-largest city in Louisiana. Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, research, motion picture, and growing technology center of the Gulf Coast region.

Geography

Baton Rouge is located in the southeastern part of Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is situated on the Mississippi River, about 80 miles northwest of New Orleans. The city is bordered by the parishes of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Ascension. The city is divided into five districts: Downtown, Mid City, South Baton Rouge, North Baton Rouge, and Central.
The city has a total area of 76.2 square miles, of which 75.2 square miles is land and 1.0 square mile is water. The city is located at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

History

Baton Rouge was founded in 1699 by French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. The city was named after a red pole that marked the boundary between the French and British colonies. The city was incorporated in 1817 and became the capital of Louisiana in 1849.
In the 19th century, Baton Rouge was a major port city and a center of the cotton trade. The city was also a major center of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. After the war, the city experienced a period of economic growth and development.
In the 20th century, Baton Rouge became a major industrial center, with the construction of petrochemical plants and other industries. The city also became a major center of higher education, with the establishment of Louisiana State University in 1860.

Economy

Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, research, motion picture, and growing technology center of the Gulf Coast region. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Shaw Group.
The city's economy is also supported by the tourism industry, with attractions such as the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial, the Louisiana State Capitol, and the Old State Capitol. The city is also home to several universities and colleges, including Louisiana State University, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College.

Demographics

As of the 2019 U.S. Census estimate, the population of Baton Rouge was 229,553. The city has a population density of 3,037 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 57.2% African American, 37.2% White, 2.2% Asian, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from other races.
The median household income in Baton Rouge is $45,945, and the median family income is $54,817. The per capita income is $25,945. The city has a poverty rate of 24.3%.

Conclusion

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second-largest city in the state. It is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, about 80 miles northwest of New Orleans. The city has a population of 229,553 as of the 2019 U.S. Census estimate, making it the third-largest city in Louisiana. Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, research, motion picture, and growing technology center of the Gulf Coast region. The city has a diverse economy, with major industries such as petrochemicals, tourism, and higher education. The population of Baton Rouge is 57.2% African American, 37.2% White, 2.2% Asian, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from other races. The median household income in Baton Rouge is $45,945, and the median family income is $54,817. The per capita income is $25,945. The city has a poverty rate of 24.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Baton Rouge?
Total Population of Baton Rouge is 225,500.
What is the Total Male Population of Baton Rouge?
Total Male Population of Baton Rouge is 107,800.
What is the Total Female Population of Baton Rouge?
Total Female Population of Baton Rouge is 117,700.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baton Rouge?
There are 91.59 Males per 100 Females in Baton Rouge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baton Rouge?
There are 109.18 Females per 100 Males in Baton Rouge.
What is the Median Population Age in Baton Rouge?
Median Population Age in Baton Rouge is 31.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baton Rouge
Average Family Size in Baton Rouge is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baton Rouge
Average Household Size in Baton Rouge is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Baton Rouge?
Per Capita income in Baton Rouge is $33,910.
What is the Median Family Income in Baton Rouge?
Median Family Income in Baton Rouge is $68,228.
What is the Median Household income in Baton Rouge?
Median Household Income in Baton Rouge is $50,155.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baton Rouge?
Income or Wage Gap in Baton Rouge is 30.7%.
Women in Baton Rouge earn 69.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Baton Rouge?
Family Income Deficit in Baton Rouge is $10,881.
Families that are below poverty line in Baton Rouge earn $10,881 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baton Rouge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baton Rouge is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baton Rouge?
There are 114,813 People in the Labor Forcein in Baton Rouge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baton Rouge?
62.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Baton Rouge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baton Rouge?
Unemployment Rate in Baton Rouge is 8.6%.