2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,666
West Baton Rouge Parish is a small county in Louisiana with a population of 27,666. The median household income is $87,320, 34% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.0%, median home value is $225,900, and 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
27,666
2023 estimate
Rank #1558 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$87,320
Household
Rank #304 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$225,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #957 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1396 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.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
58% above Louisiana avg·34% above national avg
Poverty Rate
24% above Louisiana avg·7% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% 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 →
$38,107
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
40% above Louisiana avg·8% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% above Louisiana avg·10% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Louisiana avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% above Louisiana avg·27% above national avg
Housing Units
11,827
Households
10,400
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,445
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% above Louisiana avg·4% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Louisiana avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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