Demographics in Baton Rouge, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Baton Rouge?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

223,699

Male

106,133

47.4%

Female

117,566

52.6%

Median Age

31.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

36.2%

Black

51.0%

Hispanic

6.5%

Asian

3.6%

Two or More

5.1%

Other

3.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.5%

High School or Higher

37.4%

Foreign Born

7.4%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

26.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 223,699 with a median age of 31.8. The racial makeup is 36.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 51.0% Black, 3.6% Asian. About 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.4%.