Gardere is a CDP located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Gardere has a 2024 population of 11,729. Gardere is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 10.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,629 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardere is $68,199 with a poverty rate of 28.21%. The median age in Gardere is 23.9 years: 23.6 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,713 | 49.4% |
| White | 3,335 | 28.84% |
| Other race | 1,454 | 12.57% |
| Two or more races | 718 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 232 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,062 | 2.84 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Non Family | 1,755 | 1.58 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 1,018 | 4.42 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 984 | 3.4 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 305 | 3.02 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
41.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 3.5% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 3.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,086 | 19.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 731 | 13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,014 | 35.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 6.35% |
| Some College | 1,027 | 18.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,064 | 2,791 | 496 |
| White | 1,382 | 1,382 | 993 |
| Hispanic | 881 | 650 | 123 |
| Other Race | 556 | 383 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 380 | 322 | 212 |
| Asian | 127 | 77 | 59 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 71.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,125 | $110,987 | $46,793 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,308 | $92,734 | $49,026 |
| High School Graduate | $29,003 | $35,262 | $28,066 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,222 | $23,771 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,460 | $52,404 | $33,219 |
| Some College | $40,802 | $51,214 | $24,959 |
$41,460
Average Earnings
$52,404
Average Male
$33,219
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.14% of Gardere residents speak only English, while 16.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,713 | 1,452 | 25.42% |
| White | 3,106 | 1,015 | 32.68% |
| Hispanic | 2,146 | 730 | 34.02% |
| Other | 1,454 | 638 | 43.88% |
| Multiple | 718 | 92 | 12.81% |
| Asian | 232 | 41 | 17.67% |
28.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.81%
Male Poverty Rate
32.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardere is Other, with 43.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardere is Multiple, with 12.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.36% |
| High School | 26.37% |
| Some College | 14.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Female Employed | 25.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.28% |
| Male Employed | 11.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,659 | $76,519 |
| Households | $54,412 | $68,199 |
| Married Families | $98,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,398 | $51,902 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
21.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
258
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 166 | 4.14% |
| White | 82 | 2.7% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
74%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.07%
Born in Gardere
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
11.31%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
87.44% of Gardere residents were born in the United States, with 76.07% having been born in Louisiana. 11.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,729 | 82 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 11,647 | 82 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 11,565 | 594 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 10,971 | 342 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 10,629 | -765 | -6.71% |
| 2019 | 11,394 | 553 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 10,841 | -388 | -3.46% |
| 2017 | 11,229 | 303 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 10,926 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 10,908 | 314 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 10,594 | -63 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 10,657 | 271 | 2.61% |
| 2012 | 10,386 | 506 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 9,880 | -700 | -6.62% |
| 2010 | 10,580 | 0 | 0% |