East Baton Rouge Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 457,180, reflecting a 0.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). East Baton Rouge Parish is the largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 440,937 and has grown 3.68% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 32.8 years
There are 350,248 adults, (69,097 of whom are seniors) in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Female: 236,629 (52.2%)
Male: 216,309 (47.8%)
The racial composition of East Baton Rouge Parish includes 43.75% Black or African American, 42.43% White, 3.74% other race, 3.3% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 198,154 | 43.75% |
| White | 192,201 | 42.43% |
| Two or more races | 29,885 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 16,919 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 14,944 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 795 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.01% |
East Baton Rouge Parish 's average per capita income is $50,802. Household income levels show a median of $63,071. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,311 | $153,642 |
| Families | $85,206 | $119,676 |
| Households | $63,071 | $95,663 |
| Non Families | $41,908 | $59,247 |
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