Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,974 (100%) |
| Population Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $87,299 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,621 |
| Median Home Value | $229,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,057 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,429 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,545 (21.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,083 (9.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,974 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 7,019 (64.0%) |
The table below compares West Baton Rouge Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents 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 | # 36 | 46th |
| Population Density | # 15 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 5 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 15 | 78th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
