Baton Rouge Population
Baton Rouge is a city and the capital of Louisiana State in United States, located on the Mississippi River, 56 miles from Lafayette, 79 miles from New Orleans, 126 miles from Alexandria and 250 miles from Shreveport. Baton Rouge population in 2023 is estimated to be 224,020, covering city area of 88.65 sq mi (229.61 sq km),ranked the second largest city in Louisiana, ninety-ninth populous city in the United States. The city of Baton Rouge is the main part of the Greater Baton Rouge area, According to 2020 Census, It is the second-largest metropolitan area after New Orleans-Metairie Metropolitan in Louisiana, with a population of 870,569. The Baton Rouge city is a major industrial center for petrochemical, medical, motion picture and location of Louisiana State University and Southern University. Baton Rouge is among the twenty-first most dangerous cities in Louisiana.
Below is the Baton Rouge population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 229,369 | |
2011 | 228,595 | -0.34 |
2012 | 228,834 | 0.10 |
2013 | 228,280 | -0.24 |
2014 | 227,774 | -0.22 |
2015 | 227,044 | -0.32 |
2016 | 226,397 | -0.28 |
2017 | 223,948 | -1.08 |
2018 | 221,599 | -1.05 |
2019 | 220,236 | -0.62 |
2020 | 227,420 | 3.26 |
2021 * | 222,178 | -2.305 |
2022 * | 223,520 | 0.59 |
2023 * | 224,020 | 0.22 |
Year | Baton Rouge Population |
1950 | 140,017 |
1955 | 159,879 |
1960 | 188,715 |
1965 | 215,548 |
1970 | 244,748 |
1975 | 288,291 |
1980 | 341,785 |
1985 | 357,073 |
1990 | 364,772 |
1995 | 410,293 |
2000 | 469,410 |
2005 | 524,993 |
2010 | 584,763 |
2011 | 597,514 |
2015 | 651,357 |
2020* | 722,311 |
2025* | 776,287 |
2035* | 854,110 |
Baton Rouge Metropolitan
The Baton Rouge metropolitan area was established in 1950 with single parish of East Baton Rouge. Now there are 9 parishes in the Baton Rouge metropolitan by 2020. The nine-parish region has a population of 870,569, The area of Greater Baton Rouge is 4,196 sq mi (10,870 sq km) and the parishes included are Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana.
Baton Rouge City(2021) | Baton Rouge Metropolitan(2020) | |
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Population | 227,680 | 870,569 |
Area | 88.65 sq mi (229.61 sq km) | 4,196 sq mi (10,870 sq km) |
Rank | 99(US) | 66(MSA) |
Baton Rouge Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Baton Rouge population is 220,248, out of these 105,245 are male, 115,003 are female, The sex ratio of Baton Rouge is 92. The median age of the Baton Rouge population is 33.8, Baton Rouge population by age are, under 18 years is 42,763, 16 years and over is 182,793, 18 years and over is 177,485, 21 years and over is 161,407, 65 years and over is 41,197. 47.8% are male, 52.2% are female, Population of Baton Rouge by age percent-wise is, 19.4% are under 18 years old, 83.0% are 16 years and over, 80.6% are 18 years and over, 73.3% are 21 years and over, 14.9% are 65 years and over. There are total 104,145 housing units, The voting population of Baton Rouge are 168,111, out of these 76,861 are male voters, 91,250 are female voters, 45.7% are male, 54.3% are female. Baton Rouge population in 2022 is estimated to be 223,520, and in 2021 is estimated to be 222,178.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 12,169 | 5.5% |
5 - 9 | 11,380 | 5.2% |
10 - 14 | 11,550 | 5.2% |
15 - 19 | 17,512 | 8.0% |
20 - 24 | 29,689 | 13.5% |
25 - 34 | 31,170 | 14.2% |
35 - 44 | 23,224 | 10.5% |
45 - 54 | 22,772 | 10.3% |
55 - 59 | 13,315 | 6.0% |
60 - 64 | 14,692 | 6.7% |
65 - 74 | 18,815 | 8.5% |
75 - 84 | 8,536 | 3.9% |
85 and over | 5,424 | 2.5% |
Baton Rouge Population by Race
White Population
White population in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are 91,047, percentage wise 41.3 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are 113,957, percentage wise 51.7 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Baton Rouge, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Baton Rouge are 8,649, percentage wise 3.9 percent are asians, out of these 541 are Asian Indians, 918 are Chinese, 1,013 are Filipinos, 0 are Japanese, 0 are Korean, 5,295 are Vietnamese and 882 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are 8,551. Percentage wise 3.9 percent are hispanics, out of these 2,520 are Mexican people, 1,262 are Puerto Ricans, 340 are Cubans, and 4,429 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 220,248 | Percent |
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White | 91,047 | 41.3% |
Black or African American | 113,957 | 51.7% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 517 | 0.2% |
Asian Population | 8,649 | 3.9% |
Asian Indian | 541 | 0.2% |
Chinese | 918 | 0.4% |
Filipino | 1,013 | 0.5% |
Other Asian Population | 882 | |
Hispanic or Latino | 8,551 | 3.9% |
Mexican | 2,520 | 1.1% |
Puerto Rican | 1,262 | 0.6% |
Cuban | 340 | 0.2% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,429 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Baton Rouge native population is 206,155, out of these 167,846 born in the Louisiana state and 36,661 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 14,093, out of these 3,676 are Naturalized US citizen, 794 are in Europe, 1,966 in Asia, 247 in Africa, 574 in Latin America and 95 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Baton Rouge are 10,417, out of these 305 are from Europe, 5,711 are from Asia, 907 from Africa, 3,332 are from Latin America and 85 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 206,155 |
Born in state of residence | 167,846 |
Born in other state in the United States | 36,661 |
Northeast | 3,057 |
Midwest | 7,974 |
South | 23,432 |
West | 2,198 |
Born outside the United States | 1,648 |
Puerto Rico | 486 |
U.S. Island Areas | 0 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 1,162 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 14,093 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 3,676 |
Europe | 794 |
Asia | 1,966 |
Africa | 247 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 574 |
Northern America | 95 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 10,417 |
Europe | 305 |
Asia | 5,711 |
Africa | 907 |
Oceania | 77 |
Latin America | 3,332 |
Northern America | 85 |
Baton Rouge Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are 104,145, Occupied housing units are 82,097, Rental vacancy rate is 10. Percentage of occupancy is 79, 37.62% of houses are owner occupied and 41.21% of houses are renter occupied in Baton Rouge. There are 56.33 percent of one-unit detached, 2.90 percent of one-units attached, 2.72 percent of two-unit houses, 7.82 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.30 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 35.52 percent are available with one vehicle, 24.92 percent are available with two vehicles, 9.34 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 9.06 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 104,145 |
Occupied housing units | 82,097 |
Occupied housing units percent | 79 |
Rental vacancy rate | 10 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 58,666 |
1-unit attached | 3,025 |
2 units | 2,836 |
3 or 4 units | 8,140 |
Mobile home | 313 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 39,176 |
Renter-occupied | 42,921 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Baton Rouge Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is $187,500, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.01 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 4.96 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 5.91 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 8.91 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 9.52 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 4.71 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 1.95 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.65 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 1,050 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 5,165 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,152 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9,276 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 9,910 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 4,909 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 2,033 |
$1,000,000 or more | 681 |
Median (dollars) | 187,500 |
Baton Rouge Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,291, 0.29 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 4.11 percent pay between $500 to $999, 8.14 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 3.20 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 1.80 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.72 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.82 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $390, 2.98 percent of homes pay less than $250, 6.66 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.46 percent pay between $400 to $599, 1.81 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.68 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.89 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 299 |
$500 to $999 | 4,285 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 8,475 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3,332 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 1,876 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 749 |
$3,000 or more | 855 |
Median (dollars) | 1,291 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 3,099 |
$250 to $399 | 6,936 |
$400 to $599 | 5,689 |
$600 to $799 | 1,888 |
$800 to $999 | 708 |
$1,000 or more | 932 |
Median (dollars) | 390 |
Baton Rouge Rental
Total number of Baton Rouge rental homes or apartments are 42,921, occupied by Renter, The median value of Baton Rouge average rental rate is $874. 10.39 percent of homes are under $500, 55.14 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 26.68 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 2.35 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.13 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 4,460 |
$500 to $999 | 23,668 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 9,337 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2,116 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 716 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 293 |
$3,000 or more | 54 |
Median (dollars) | 874 |
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