West Baton Rouge Parish's estimated 2026 population is 28,599 with a growth rate of 0.31% 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 19.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of West Baton Rouge Parish includes 54.27% White, 40.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (54.27%)
Black or African American (40.54%)
Two or more races (2.32%)
Other race (1.62%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.81%)
Asian (0.45%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,013 | 54.27% |
| Black or African American | 11,215 | 40.54% |
| Two or more races | 641 | 2.32% |
| Other race | 449 | 1.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 223 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
West Baton Rouge Parish's average per capita income is $52,709. Household income levels show a median of $87,320. The poverty rate stands at 15.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,357 | - |
| Families | $102,885 | $107,706 |
| Households | $87,320 | $100,545 |
| Non Families | $48,955 | $78,703 |
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