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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. East Baton Rouge Parish had 456,180 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 14 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 108 census tracts. GEOID 22033.
East Baton Rouge Parish is one of the 10 counties of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
456,180
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 456,781 · ACS 2020-2024: 452,938
Median household income
$63,071
±$2,142 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$248,800
±$3,342 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,147
±$19 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in East Baton Rouge Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 456,781 residents in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 456,180 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 452,938 over 456 square miles of land.
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 452,938 | 4,611,961 | +9,175 |
| Households | 177,295±1,381 | 1,804,780 | +12,949 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 206,591±136 | 2,108,902 | +12,355 |
East Baton Rouge Parish's population since 2000
From 412,852 in 2000 to 456,180 in 2025: up 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
East Baton Rouge Parish holds 14 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Baton Rouge with 222,795 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Baton Rouge | 227,470 | $49,994 |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 29,565 | $89,554 |
| Zachary | 19,316 | $84,480 |
| Shenandoah | 19,292 | $107,021 |
| Gardere | 13,203 | $55,409 |
| Baker | 12,455 | $54,750 |
| Oak Hills Place | 9,239 | $92,306 |
| Merrydale | 9,227 | $41,500 |
| Village St. George | 7,677 | $96,364 |
| Old Jefferson | 7,339 | $92,075 |
| Inniswold | 5,987 | $102,337 |
| Monticello | 5,431 | $70,441 |
| Brownfields | 5,145 | $65,929 |
| Westminster | 2,791 | $70,245 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Baton Rouge Parish?
The median resident of East Baton Rouge Parish is 34.1 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.6%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1±0.2 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 7.2% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.6%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.6%±0.6 pts | 30.5% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±0.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±0.7 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.5%±0.9 pts | 27.0% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.9%±0.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Baton Rouge Parish earn?
Half of East Baton Rouge Parish's 177,295 households earn less than $63,071 a year (±$2,142), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,624 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,553 after inflation. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,071±$2,142 | $60,756 | −$4,553 |
| Mean household income | $95,663±$2,930 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,736±$1,080 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.6%±1.2 pts | 18.9% | +1.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.8%±2.5 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±0.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Owners occupy 59.3% of East Baton Rouge Parish's occupied homes and renters 40.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,800 by its owner (±$3,342). The median renter pays $1,147 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,800±$3,342 | $216,500 | +$10,045 |
| Median gross rent | $1,147±$19 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0%±2.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,703±$33 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.3%±0.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 206,591±136 | 2,108,902 | +12,355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.5%±0.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is East Baton Rouge Parish building?
Builders took permits for 2,631 new housing units across East Baton Rouge Parish in 2025 (1,420 single-family), 5.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in East Baton Rouge Parish get to work?
77.2% of East Baton Rouge Parish's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0%±0.8 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | +1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±1.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 8.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±0.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are East Baton Rouge Parish's census tracts?
East Baton Rouge Parish is divided into 108 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,611 (Tract 5) to $173,720 (Tract 40.25).
All 108 census tracts of East Baton Rouge Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does East Baton Rouge Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 64 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 64 |
| Median home value | 7th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 64 |
| Median age | 61st of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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