West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 27,666

County Seat: Port Allen

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Median Home Value

$225,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$87,320

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)40.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

14.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$87,320

Mean Household Income

$100,545

Per Capita Income

$38,107

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$225,900

Median Rent

$1,021/mo

Total Housing Units

11,827

Owner-Occupied

75.9%

Renter-Occupied

24.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.5%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

91.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22121.