West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 26,660 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is the 37th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 23,951 and has seen a growth of 11.31% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 1,463 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 2,335 | 872 | 59.60% |
| 1830 | 3,084 | 749 | 32.08% |
| 1840 | 4,638 | 1,554 | 50.39% |
| 1850 | 6,270 | 1,632 | 35.19% |
| 1860 | 7,312 | 1,042 | 16.62% |
| 1870 | 5,114 | -2,198 | -30.06% |
| 1880 | 7,667 | 2,553 | 49.92% |
| 1890 | 8,363 | 696 | 9.08% |
| 1900 | 10,285 | 1,922 | 22.98% |
| 1910 | 12,636 | 2,351 | 22.86% |
| 1920 | 11,092 | -1,544 | -12.22% |
| 1930 | 9,716 | -1,376 | -12.41% |
| 1940 | 11,263 | 1,547 | 15.92% |
| 1950 | 11,738 | 475 | 4.22% |
| 1960 | 14,796 | 3,058 | 26.05% |
| 1970 | 16,864 | 2,068 | 13.98% |
| 1980 | 19,086 | 2,222 | 13.18% |
| 1990 | 19,419 | 333 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 23,951 | 4,532 | 23.34% |
| 2011 | 24,109 | 158 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 24,149 | 40 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 24,654 | 505 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 25,192 | 538 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 25,554 | 362 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 25,901 | 347 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 26,184 | 283 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 26,400 | 216 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 26,465 | 65 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 26,530 | 65 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 26,595 | 65 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 26,660 | 65 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,165 | 57.45% |
| Black or African American | 10,688 | 40.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 67 | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 443 | 1.68% |
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,610 | 2.65 | 75.3 |
| Married | 5,129 | 2.89 | 88.2 |
| Male | 857 | 3.35 | 61 |
| Female | 1,234 | 3.93 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 2,390 | 1.21 | 61.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 595 | 3.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,777 | 9.86% |
| High School Graduate | 6,561 | 36.41% |
| Some College | 3,858 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,144 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,509 | 13.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,578 | 8.76% |
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,491 | 9,730 | 2,629 |
| Black | 6,914 | 5,548 | 1,404 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 114 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 281 | 68 |
| Other Race | 54 | 41 | 2 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.06%.
$46,099
Average Earnings
$55,993
Average Male
$38,190
Average Female
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Language
97.77% of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,122 | 3,044 | 30.07% |
| White | 14,358 | 789 | 5.50% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 812 | 133 | 16.38% |
| Multiple | 391 | 18 | 4.60% |
15.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.25%
Male Poverty Rate
17.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 30.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 4.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.01%.
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 7.55% |
| Black | 345 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.45% |
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
4.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.60%
Born in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.56% of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 87.60% having been born in Louisiana. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990