West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22121
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 192.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 203.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.464052
- Longitude
- -91.309808
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,690
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,869
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,570 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,117 | 4.0% |
| White | 14,685 | 53.0% |
| Black | 11,463 | 41.4% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,181 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 686 | 3.3% |
| White | 11,490 | 55.1% |
| Black | 8,558 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,974
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,478
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,515
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,727 | 52.6% |
| Black | 11,465 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,308
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,161 | 47.2% |
| Republican | 4,915 | 28.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,161 | 24.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,705 | 44.5% |
| Female | 9,603 | 55.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,171 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 2.8% |
| Black | 7,114 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,124
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,256 | 64.3% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 52.9% |
| Black | 3,628 | 51.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 36.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,470 | 58.0% |
| Female | 5,654 | 58.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,649 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,572 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,057
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $241,392
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,037
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.