Poverty Rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 80,058 of 435,486 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is 18.4%.
- How many people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana live in poverty?
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 80,058 of 435,486 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is 1.08% lower than the Louisiana average. In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 18.4% of 435,486 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana is 46.03% higher than the US average. In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, an estimated 18.4% of 435,486 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Baker, Louisiana 18.5% of 12,350 people.
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana 24% of 213,830 people.
- Brownfields, Louisiana 24.7% of 5,246 people.
- Central, Louisiana 4.4% of 29,514 people.
- Denham Springs, Louisiana 5.8% of 9,218 people.
Under 18 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
25.2% of 100 thousand people
Under 5 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
26.8% of 27 thousand people
5 to 17 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
24.5% of 73 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
24.8% of 99 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.5% of 263 thousand people
18 to 34 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
29.3% of 114 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.8% of 149 thousand people
60 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
11.7% of 96 thousand people
65 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
12% of 70 thousand people
White
14.9% Poverty Rate for White people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.9% of 181 thousand people
Black or African American
27.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
27.1% of 189 thousand people
Asian
14.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.2% of 14 thousand people
Some other race
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
20.2% of 20 thousand people
Two or more races
11% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
11% of 28 thousand people
Hispanic
19.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
19.9% of 28 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.8% of 178 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
14.7% of 278 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
34.6% of 26 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
17.8% of 71 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
17.9% of 77 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
5.5% of 105 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.3% of 219 thousand people
Employed
12.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
12.1% of 206 thousand people
Male
7.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
7.4% of 101 thousand people
Female
16.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
16.5% of 106 thousand people
Unemployed
34% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
34% of 13 thousand people
Male
41.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
41.2% of 7 thousand people
Female
25.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
25.8% of 6 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
18.7% of 345 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
5.8% of 151 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
29.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
29.3% of 76 thousand people
Did not work
28.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
28.5% of 118 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
35.6% Poverty Rate for single people in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
35.6% of 102 thousand people
Male
28.9% Poverty Rate for single men in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
28.9% of 45 thousand people
Female
40.9% Poverty Rate for single women in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
40.9% of 57 thousand people
18 to 24 years
70.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
70.7% of 24 thousand people
25 to 34 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
22.9% of 22 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
13.3% of 11 thousand people
45 to 54 years
37.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
37.6% of 9 thousand people
55 to 64 years
33.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
33.4% of 12 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
21% of 15 thousand people
75 years and over
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
21.9% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
8.2% of 45 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
57.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
57.2% of 24 thousand people
Did not work
57.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
57.1% of 33 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
2023
20%
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