East Baton Rouge Parish, LA Local Data & Statistics

State: LA

Total population: 452,938 Household income: $63,071 Rent: $1,147

Overview

Total population

452,938

Rent

$1,147

Year built

1984

Household income

$63,071

Per capita income

$38,736

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Louisiana

Total population

452,938

Adults over 25

283,608

Total households

177,295

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$63,071

Per capita income

$38,736

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Rent over 30% of income

51.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,147

Year built

1984

Households that rent

40.7%

Households that own

59.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

42.4%

Black

43.7%

Asian

3.3%

Two or more races

6.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

91.4%

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

8.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

28.3%

High school graduate or GED

25.6%

Some college or associate degree

7.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

38.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of East Baton Rouge Parish, LA with: Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA Louisiana United States

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Total population452,938

Rent$1,147

Year built1984

Household income$63,071

Per capita income$38,736

Poverty rate19.6%

Unemployment rate3.9%

Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA

Total population875,313

Rent$1,135

Year built1990

Household income$69,599

Per capita income$37,693

Poverty rate16.6%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Louisiana State

Total population4,611,961

Rent$1,064

Year built1983

Household income$60,756

Per capita income$35,038

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ParishEast Baton Rouge Parish, LA	Metro AreaBaton Rouge Metro Area, LA	StateLouisiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	452,938	875,313	4,611,961	334,922,499
Rent	$1,147	$1,135	$1,064	$1,413
Year built	1984	1990	1983	1980
Household income	$63,071	$69,599	$60,756	$80,734
Per capita income	$38,736	$37,693	$35,038	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.6%	16.6%	18.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.9%	4.1%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

East Baton Rouge Parish is located in Louisiana .

Rent & Income

In East Baton Rouge Parish, the monthly rent is $1,147 and household income is $63,071. Rent is higher than Louisiana and lower than the U.S., and household income is similar to Louisiana and lower than the U.S. The poverty rate is 19.6%, which is similar to Louisiana and higher than the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 40.7% of households. About 51.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 38.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than Louisiana and similar to the national rate.

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA — Rent vs Household Income

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,147 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Annual Household Income: $63,071

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Estimated Rate: 19.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

In East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, households that rent: 72,194 (40.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	72,194	40.7%
Owner-Occupied	105,101	59.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

In East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 37,151 (51.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	37,151	51.5%
Other renter households	35,043	48.5%
Total renter households	72,194	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Less than High School: 80,341 people (28.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 72,607 people (25.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 21,374 people (7.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 109,286 people (38.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 283,608

📊 Unemployment Rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Estimated Rate: 3.9%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.