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The Gardere CDP(1) had a population of 12,223 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Gardere ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Gardere is located at latitude 30.3457 and longitude -91.1401 in East Baton Rouge Parish. The formal boundaries for the Gardere Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 3.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. East Baton Rouge Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Gardere Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Gardere Census Designated Place is located within Parish Governing Authority District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,223 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,658 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 68 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,409 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,980 |
| Median Home Value | $243,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,604 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,986 (35.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,637 (47.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 981 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,623 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Family Households | 2,509 (54.3%) |
The table below compares Gardere to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 43 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 10 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 226 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 278 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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