East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22033
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 033
Geography
- Land Area
- 455.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 470.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.543930
- Longitude
- -91.093131
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 432,771
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 333,730
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 412,481 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 20,287 | 4.7% |
| White | 188,323 | 43.5% |
| Black | 198,131 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 10,292 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 428 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,624 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 321,622 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 12,109 | 3.6% |
| White | 157,005 | 47.0% |
| Black | 152,840 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 9,278 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,197 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,039 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 452,938
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,348
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 85,736
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 192,201 | 42.4% |
| Black | 198,154 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 14,944 | 3.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 279,006
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 129,902 | 46.6% |
| Republican | 76,225 | 27.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 71,041 | 25.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 123,171 | 44.1% |
| Female | 155,814 | 55.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 118,246 | 42.4% |
| Hispanic | 8,009 | 2.9% |
| Black | 129,703 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 4,779 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 137,221
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 68,998 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,406 | 42.5% |
| Black | 53,955 | 41.6% |
| Asian | 1,493 | 31.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 58,636 | 47.6% |
| Female | 78,581 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 62,273 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 109,286 (38.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 206,591
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $260,341
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,233
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.