East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish is home to 452,938 people. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $63,071.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 452,938 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $63,071 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.6% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.8% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $248,800 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,147 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 56.8% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.1% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 34.1 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Ascension Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Livingston Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.