East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 452,821

County Seat: Baton Rouge

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Median Home Value

$241,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,075

Across all households

Median Age

34.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)44.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)42.0%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

14.9%

Male

47.8%

Female

52.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.3%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,075

Mean Household Income

$94,856

Per Capita Income

$38,131

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$241,800

Median Rent

$1,121/mo

Total Housing Units

205,518

Owner-Occupied

59.1%

Renter-Occupied

40.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Married Couple Households

37.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.8%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

90.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22033.