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Population Review

Baton Rouge city, LA — Population & Demographics

Baton Rouge city, LA has a population of 223,699. The median household income is $49,944 and the median age is 31.8.

223,699

Population

$49,944

Median Income

$224,500

Median Home Value

31.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White36.2%
Black or African American51.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,944

Median Household Income

$33,415

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$224,500

Median Home Value

$1,044

Median Rent

46.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.5%

High School+

35.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

7.1%

Work From Home

21.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Baton Rouge city, LA has a population of 223,699 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Baton Rouge city, LA is $49,944, with 18.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Baton Rouge city, LA is $224,500, with median rent at $1,044.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.