Living in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
224,149
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
24.8%
Median Home
$174,000
Median Income
$44,470
Median Rent
$879
Baton Rouge SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Baton Rouge, LA Crime Report
13,739Total Crimes
6,226.7Total Crimes / 100k People
151.41%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Baton Rouge / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 13,739 | 6,226.7 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 2,066 | 936.3 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 70 | 31.7 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 645 | 292.3 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,299 | 588.7 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 11,673 | 5,290.3 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 2,258 | 1,023.3 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 8,616 | 3,904.9 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 799 | 362.1 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Baton Rouge, LA Cost Of Living
96Baton Rouge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Baton Rouge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 224,149 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 225,362 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 227,549 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 228,694 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 229,186 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 229,353 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 229,400 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 229,174 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 229,169 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 229,158 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Baton Rouge
| Race | Baton Rouge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.6% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 54.6% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Baton Rouge
| Gender | Baton Rouge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Baton Rouge for adults over 25
| Education | Baton Rouge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Baton Rouge, Louisiana
| Income | Baton Rouge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
