West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

West Baton Rouge Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 27,666. It is the 35th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Baton Rouge Parish is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish is $87,320. This is 45% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $225,900. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, West Baton Rouge Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Baton Rouge Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.