West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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    2024 Population
    27,974
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.9%
    19.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $87,299
    0.024% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $229,900
    1.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,942
    0.00773% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $229,900, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

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    Population & Diversity

    West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is home to a population of 28k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

    In 2024, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 490 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      14.6k ± 64
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      11.4k ± 375
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      490 ± 180
    4.57%
    Hispanic Population
    1.28k people

    In 2024, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 490 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.57% of the people in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are hispanic (1.28k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      347 ± 140
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      204 ± 123
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      99 ± 75

    West Baton Rouge Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in West Baton Rouge County, LA see 5,558 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,558 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1010 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    5,558 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Baton Rouge County, LA

    Primary care physicians in West Baton Rouge County, LA see an average of 5,558 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,558 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Baton Rouge County, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.21 in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.6% in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.77% in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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    Economy

    The economy of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA employs 12.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA were Manufacturing (2,373 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,917 people), and Educational Services (1,563 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,975), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,576), and Transportation & Warehousing ($87,772).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,108
    0.00773%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.00773%, from 12.9k employees to 12.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,992 people), Management Occupations (1,297 people), and Production Occupations (1,152 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,108
    0.00773%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA grew at a rate of 0.00773%, from 12.9k employees to 12.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are Manufacturing (2,373 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,917 people), and Educational Services (1,563 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Baton Rouge Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $61,758
    Median earning men ± $5,749
    $47,936
    Median earning women ± $3,399

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($191,287), Wholesale Trade ($117,871), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,975).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($88,713), Manufacturing ($87,156), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,466).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 37
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 34
      Retail Trade
    3. 30
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $145k
      Manufacturing
    2. $117k
      Construction
    3. $89.9k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA was $229,900 in 2024, which is 0.691 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $225,900 to $229,900, a 1.77% increase. The homeownership rate in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is 76.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.64%.

    Housing

    Property

    $229,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,578
    $8,429
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$802

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Baton Rouge Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.8% of the housing units in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $87,299
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,685
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA declined from $87,299 from the previous year's value of $87,320.

    The following chart displays the households in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.5%)
    2. Carpooled (10.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.4%)

    In 2024, 82.5% of workers in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.64%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (3.52k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19.4% of the children was living in poverty in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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