East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has a population of 452,938, the 1st most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $63,071 and the median home value is $248,800. The poverty rate is 19.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

East Baton Rouge Parish Quick Facts

Population 452,938

Median Household Income $63,071

Median Home Value $248,800

Poverty Rate 19.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.7%

Median Age 34.1 years

Homeownership Rate 59.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.5%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 14

Population 452,938 1st of 64

Median Income $63,071 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 19.6%

Unemployment 7.7%

How East Baton Rouge Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	452,821	452,938	+0.0%
Median household income	$63,075	$63,071	-0.0%
Median home value	$241,800	$248,800	+2.9%

Median Household Income

East Baton Rouge Parish

$63,071

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

East Baton Rouge Parish

$248,800

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 31.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

10.3%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.3%

Renter 40.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,147/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

28.3%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

20.4%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in East Baton Rouge Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Baton Rouge	222,771	$49,994	25.7%	$234,700
Central	29,783	$89,554	5.4%	$288,700
Zachary	19,952	$84,480	8.5%	$259,100
Shenandoah	17,998	$107,021	8.2%	$331,100
Baker	12,253	$54,750	29.8%	$157,900
Gardere	12,223	$55,409	35.3%	$243,300
Merrydale	9,490	$41,500	30.0%	$136,100
Oak Hills Place	9,038	$92,306	7.2%	$437,900
Village St. George	8,273	$96,364	5.1%	$252,900
Old Jefferson	7,860	$92,075	8.8%	$239,700
Inniswold	6,357	$102,337	12.6%	$349,600
Brownfields	4,261	$65,929	24.3%	$207,200
Monticello	3,999	$70,441	11.6%	$176,000
Westminster	2,559	$70,245	4.5%	$266,100

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Population Overview

East Baton Rouge Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 452,938. It is the 1st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Baton Rouge Parish is 34.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish is $63,071. This is 4% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $248,800. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Baton Rouge Parish is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.3% vs 1.7%).

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places East Baton Rouge Parish in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for East Baton Rouge Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?

East Baton Rouge Parish has a population of 452,938, making it the 1st most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in East Baton Rouge Parish?

The median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish is $63,071 with a poverty rate of 19.6%.

How many cities are in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?

East Baton Rouge Parish contains 14 Census-designated places.