West Baton Rouge Parish's estimated 2026 population is 28,969 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. West Baton Rouge Parish is the 35th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 23,964 and has seen a growth of 20.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 36 years
There are 21,126 adults, (4,154 of whom are seniors) in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Female: 14,201 (50.8%)
Male: 13,773 (49.2%)
The racial composition of West Baton Rouge Parish includes 52.65% White, 40.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,727 | 52.65% |
| Black or African American | 11,465 | 40.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,021 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 511 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
West Baton Rouge Parish's average per capita income is $53,973. Household income levels show a median of $87,299. The poverty rate stands at 12.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,695 | - |
| Families | $101,683 | $110,562 |
| Households | $87,299 | $101,837 |
| Non Families | $56,782 | $78,690 |
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