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Baton Rouge, LA

Founded 1699East Baton Rouge ParishElev. 17 m
Population
223,699
Median home
$224,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
102
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana with about 223,699 residents. Baton Rouge was founded in 1699 and sits in East Baton Rouge Parish. The median age is 31.8 and the median household income is $49,944. Homes carry a median value of $224,500, and about 47% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (50.9%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
223,699
Median age
31.8
Median household income
$49,944
Per-capita income
$33,415
Poverty rate
25%
High-school grad or higher
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Unemployment
9.1%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White34.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Black50.9%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.3%
Service20.6%
Sales & office19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$224,500
Median gross rent
$1,044/mo
Owner-occupied
46.9%
Median year built
1975
Households
87,607
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Baton Rouge has 102 public schools — 55 elementary, 15 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 26 schools
Reading68%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arlington Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Baton Rouge Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Belaire High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Broadmoor Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Capitol High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Collegiate Baton RougeHighGrades 9–12charter
GEO Next Generation High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Helix Mentorship STEAM AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Istrouma High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Liberty High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Madison Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
McKinley Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime161% above national
Baton Rouge1,009
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime184% above national
Baton Rouge5,543
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Baton Rouge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Baton Rouge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · East Baton Rouge County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Baton Rouge was founded in 1699 and sits in East Baton Rouge Parish. Elevation ~17 m.

Population trend
244K170K223,69919682024
Map of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Where Baton Rouge is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKenner
Historic places

69 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Old Louisiana State CapitolU.S.S. KIDDBaton Rouge National Cemetery, RostrumBarthel PigeonnierBaton Rouge Junior High SchoolPlanter's CabinCentral Fire StationRoumain Building
Notable people from Baton Rouge
Stormy DanielsBobby JindalShane WestBob PettitTed DiBiase Jr.YoungBoy Never Broke AgainGlen DavisCarly PattersonBrandon BassSeimone Augustus
People searches in Baton Rouge
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Nearby cities
Addis (9 mi)Central (10 mi)Baker (10 mi)Denham Springs (11 mi)Zachary (16 mi)Gonzales (20 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Baton Rouge, LA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Edward Jerome Johnson, 57
Baton Rouge · 70805
AKA Ed Jerome Johnson
Edward Johnson Iii, 38
Baton Rouge · 70814
AKA Baby Boy Johnson, Baby Boy Johnson
Kenneth Leander Robinson, 71
Baton Rouge · 70811
AKA X Smooth
Kendrick Terrell Williams, 39
Baton Rouge · Cumberland County · 70805
AKA Kendrick T Williams, Kendrick Williams
George Alfred Wright, 57
Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · 70809
AKA X Walker
George Alven Young, 61
Baton Rouge · 70814
George Anthony Williams, 67ABSCONDER
Baton Rouge · 70807
George Anthony Williams, 67
Baton Rouge · 70807
Paul White, 45
Baton Rouge · 70815
AKA James Brown, Brain Johnson
Paul Conrad Jones, 46ABSCONDER
Baton Rouge · 70805
Andrew Jerome Harris, 51
Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · 70804
AKA Andrew Harris, Andrew J Harris
Joshua M Mitchell, 37
Baton Rouge · 70816
Joshua J Thompson, 47
Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · 70817
AKA Jock Thompson
Ray Charles Robertson, 66ABSCONDER
Baton Rouge · 70802
AKA Ray D Robertson, Charles Robertson
Charles Francis Thomas, 76
Baton Rouge · 70805
AKA Charles Frances Thomas, Charles Francis Thomas
Charles A Johnson, 48
Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · 70815
AKA Charlie X

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Baton Rouge — frequently asked

What is the population of Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
Baton Rouge has a population of about 223,699, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Baton Rouge?
The median home value in Baton Rouge is $224,500, and the median gross rent is $1,044/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Baton Rouge safe? What is the crime rate?
Baton Rouge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,009 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Baton Rouge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates East Baton Rouge County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has 102 public schools (55 elementary, 15 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Baton Rouge?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Baton Rouge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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