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West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. West Baton Rouge Parish had 28,756 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22121.
West 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
28,756
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,199 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,974
Median household income
$87,299
±$6,685 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$229,900
±$10,578 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$973
±$138 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in West Baton Rouge Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,199 residents in West Baton Rouge Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 28,756 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,974 over 192 square miles of land.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,974 | 4,611,961 | +1,873 |
| Households | 10,974±293 | 1,804,780 | +1,331 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 12,057±27 | 2,108,902 | +1,080 |
West Baton Rouge Parish's population since 2000
From 21,601 in 2000 to 28,756 in 2025: up 33.1%. 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Addis with 7,679 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Addis | 6,731 | $108,041 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Allen | 4,939 | $59,474 |
| Brusly | 2,578 | $105,538 |
| Erwinville | 2,275 | $52,120 |
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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
The median resident of West Baton Rouge Parish is 36.6 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.8%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6±0.5 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 7.2% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.2%±0.2 pts | 55.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.8%±1.3 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 7.8% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±2.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±2.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 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 West Baton Rouge Parish earn?
Half of West Baton Rouge Parish's 10,974 households earn less than $87,299 a year (±$6,685), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $80,469 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,299±$6,685 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,837±$8,618 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,621±$3,471 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±3.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8%±6.8 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±2.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.4 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
Owners occupy 76.8% of West Baton Rouge Parish's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,900 by its owner (±$10,578). The median renter pays $973 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,900±$10,578 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $973±$138 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1%±10.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,476±$70 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8%±2.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,057±27 | 2,108,902 | +1,080 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0%±3.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.0%±3.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.8 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 West Baton Rouge Parish building?
Builders took permits for 96 new housing units across West Baton Rouge Parish in 2025 (96 single-family), 3.3 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 West Baton Rouge Parish get to work?
82.5% of West Baton Rouge Parish's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0%±2.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0%±2.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±3.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±2.0 | 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 West Baton Rouge Parish's census tracts?
West Baton Rouge Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,206 (Tract 201) to $109,284 (Tract 204.02).
| Tract 20122121020100 | 4,023±374 | $57,206 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20222121020200 | 3,349±501 | $76,793 |
| Tract 203.0122121020301 | 4,137±708 | $82,007 |
| Tract 203.0222121020302 | 2,433±467 | $82,534 |
| Tract 204.0122121020401 | 5,233±466 | $98,243 |
| Tract 204.0222121020402 | 8,799±605 | $109,284 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does West Baton Rouge Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 35th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 64 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 64 |
| Median home value | 11th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 64 |
| Median age | 52nd 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
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