East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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2023 Population

452,821

0.341% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.2

0.588% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.6%

3.89% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$63,075

1.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$241,800

3.87% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

213,786

1.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA had a population of 453k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $63,075. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined from 454,369 to 452,821, a −0.341% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,083 to $63,075, a 1.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.9%).

None of the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.7% of the residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (7,785 degrees awarded in 2022), Baton Rouge Community College (1,531 degrees), and Southern University and A & M College (1,166 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $241,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

Most people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA borders Ascension Parish, LA, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Iberville Parish, LA, Livingston Parish, LA, St. Helena Parish, LA, and West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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Population & Diversity

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is home to a population of 453k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.69% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (30.3k people).

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (200k people) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 190k White (Non-Hispanic) and 16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
200k ± 2.65k
White (Non-Hispanic)
190k ± 798
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16k ± 2.54k

6.59%

Hispanic Population

29.8k people

6.59% of the people in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are hispanic (29.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
36,279 ± 4,658 people
Mexico
23,092 ± 3,722 people
Vietnam
18,064 ± 3,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,279 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 23,092 and Vietnam with 18,064.

Foreign-Born Population

6.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30.3k people

5.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26k people

As of 2023, 6.69% of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents (30.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 5.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,881 ± 529
Gulf War (2001-)
3,238 ± 629
Gulf War (1990s)
2,771 ± 533

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA employs 214k people. The largest industries in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,778 people), Educational Services (24,513 people), and Retail Trade (24,101 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,606), Wholesale Trade ($74,921), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,813).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,789. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

214k

2023 Value

± 4,932

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± 3.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 218k employees to 214k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (23,128 people), Management Occupations (22,321 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

214k

2023 Value

± 4,932

−1.9%

1 Year decline

± 3.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined at a rate of −1.9%, from 218k employees to 214k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,778 people), Educational Services (24,513 people), and Retail Trade (24,101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,814

Median earning men ± $1,737

$35,407

Median earning women ± $795

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($81,086), Public Administration ($76,451), and Manufacturing ($71,696).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($55,827), Public Administration ($54,118), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,006).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,158
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
740
Other Services (except Public Administration)
730
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.23M
Construction
$2.15M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.53M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in East Baton Rouge County, LA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in East Baton Rouge County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA awarded 12,473 degrees. The student population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 23,631 male students and 34,954 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are White (6,740 and 56.1%), followed by Black or African American (3,698 and 30.8%), Hispanic or Latino (621 and 5.17%), and Asian (386 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (7,785 and 62.4%), Baton Rouge Community College (1,531 and 12.3%), and Southern University and A & M College (1,166 and 9.35%).

The most popular majors in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are General Studies (741 and 5.94%), General Business Administration & Management (618 and 4.95%), and Social Work (517 and 4.14%).

The median tuition costs in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA are $13,886 for private four year colleges, and $6,506 and $6,506 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 58,585 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 58,585 students enrolled in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,022 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
362 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
348 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
281 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was General Biological Sciences with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
7,785 degrees awarded
Baton Rouge Community College
1,531 degrees awarded
Southern University and A & M College
1,166 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with 7,785 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,008 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, which is 0.671 times less than the 7,465 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,740 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,698 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,393) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,631) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (811k), and Secondary Education (604k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $241,800 in 2023, which is 0.797 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $232,800 to $241,800, a 3.87% increase. The homeownership rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is 59.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is $63,075. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was Census Tract 50 with a value of $118,464, followed by Census Tract 49 and Census Tract 45.07, with respective values of $110,793 and $109,685.

In 2023, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.2%.

Housing

Property

$241,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,539

$103,597

Median Property Taxes

±$3,027

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Baton Rouge Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.1%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.1% of the housing units in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 50
Census Tract 49
Census Tract 45.07

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA was Census Tract 50 with a value of $118,464, followed by Census Tract 49 and Census Tract 45.07, with respective values of $110,793 and $109,685.

The following map shows all of the tracts in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,075

Median Household Income

± $2,141

175k

Number of Households

± 4,152

In 2023, the median household income of the 175k households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew to $63,075 from the previous year's value of $62,083.

The following chart displays the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is from Louisiana.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.313% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (9.69%)
Worked At Home (7.39%)

In 2023, 78.7% of workers in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.69%) and those who worked at home (7.39%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (81.4k out of 439k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 26.9% of the children was living in poverty in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.879% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA see 1094 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1076 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1325 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 230 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,094 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA see an average of 1,094 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (1,076 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.72%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.879%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew by 4.31% from 8.36% to 8.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.6 in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.5% in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.