2023 ACS Census Data · Population 452,821
East Baton Rouge Parish is a large county in Louisiana with a population of 452,821. The median household income is $63,075, near the national median. The poverty rate is 18.6%, median home value is $241,800, and 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 59% above the national average.
Population
452,821
2023 estimate
Rank #158 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,075
Household
Rank #1625 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$241,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #837 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
38.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #308 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% above Louisiana avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% above Louisiana avg·24% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above Louisiana avg·11% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,131
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
49% above Louisiana avg·16% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% above Louisiana avg·21% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% below Louisiana avg·19% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
37% below Louisiana avg·40% below national avg
Housing Units
205,518
Households
175,408
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,655
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
104% above Louisiana avg·59% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above Louisiana avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.0%
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