The population of Baton Rouge, LA was estimated to be 229,000 in 2022. The median age of the Baton Rouge population is 32.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA is about 10% lower than the national average. The median household income in Baton Rouge is $44,177.
Baton Rouge, LA Education
High School Graduate: 31%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 5%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 40%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 58%
High School Graduate: 71%
Some College: 81%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 87%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 14%
High School Graduate: 11%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 3%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Baton Rouge, LA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Baton Rouge Job Market
Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to 227,000 and is the core of a metropolitan area of 870,000. Top industries in Baton Rouge include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Baton Rouge is strong and growing, ranked as one of the top 20 cities in North America for economic strength by the Brookings Institution and as one of the top cities for young adults. People like working in Baton Rouge because of the music scene, unique cajun and creole culture, and nightlife. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Baton Rouge than in the rest of the US.