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West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana had an estimated 28,425 residents on July 1, 2024, up 4.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,201, across 192 square miles. County output reached $2.34 bn in 2024, 594 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 18 7(a) approvals worth $13.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
West Baton Rouge Parish
How many people live in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,974
- Households10,974
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$87,299
- Median age36.6
- Median gross rent$973 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$229,900
- Home value to household income2.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher23.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over19,663
- Population under 186,848
- Share under 1824.5 percent
- Population 65 and over4,154
- Share 65 and over14.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6416,972
- Civilian labor force13,915
- Unemployment rate7.0 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over65.9 percent
- Rank by population among Louisiana parishes35th of 64
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1543rd of 3,222
West Baton Rouge Parish is the 35th largest of 64 Louisiana parishes by population. A median home costs 2.6 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.5 percent against 14.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is West Baton Rouge Parish's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202428,425
- Census 2020 base population27,201
- Population change since the 2020 census base4.50 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202487
- Births, 2024334
- Deaths, 2024280
- Natural change, 202454
- Net domestic migration, 2024-45
- Net international migration, 202476
- Total net migration, 202431
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024728
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents617th of 3,144
The county has grown 4.50 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to West Baton Rouge Parish from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving905
- People arriving, from those returns1,740
- Tax returns filed by households leaving809
- Net household movement96
- Adjusted gross income arriving$43.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$5.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$48,559
- Average income of a leaving household$47,307
- Largest single originEast Baton Rouge Parish (334 households)
- Largest single destinationEast Baton Rouge Parish (273 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 334 | 634 | $13.8 m |
| Iberville Parish | 182 | 372 | $9.4 m |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 66 | 139 | $2.8 m |
| Ascension Parish | 46 | 91 | $3.3 m |
| Livingston Parish | 44 | 83 | $2.6 m |
Households arriving report $1,252 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is East Baton Rouge Parish, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the West Baton Rouge Parish economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.34 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.21 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.8 percent
- GDP change over five years49.7 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Louisiana areas BEA publishes27th of 64
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1154th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$83,656
Output grew 5.8 percent in the latest year and 49.7 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Covered employment, annual average13,248
- Establishments reporting857
- Average annual pay$67,548
- Average weekly wage$1,299
- Construction, employment2,860
- Construction, average annual pay$81,381
- Manufacturing, employment2,302
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$105,124
- Transportation and warehousing, employment1,379
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$73,812
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,125
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,179
- Retail trade, employment1,042
- Wholesale trade, employment736
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 2,860 | 93 | $81,381 |
| Manufacturing | 2,302 | 59 | $105,124 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,379 | 76 | $73,812 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,125 | 81 | $19,179 |
| Retail trade | 1,042 | 104 | $32,181 |
| Wholesale trade | 736 | 49 | $77,461 |
| Health care and social assistance | 537 | 60 | $38,419 |
| Other services, except public administration | 375 | 57 | $53,492 |
Construction is the largest private sector at 2,860 jobs, 21.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
- Establishments, all industries594
- Employment at those establishments11,187
- Annual payroll$684.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents21.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202488
- Declared construction value permitted$22.5 m
- Single family units authorized88
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$255,955
- Units authorized per 1,000 households8.0
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in West Baton Rouge Parish (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded18
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$13.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$743,678
- Median 7(a) approval$310,000
- Largest single approval$3,730,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)182
- Jobs per approval10.1
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active12
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer11.1 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter12
- Franchise loans4
- Franchise share of approvals22.2 percent
- Leading industry by approval countPower and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (3)
- 504 approvals recorded1
- 504 gross approval dollars$413,000
- Average 504 approval$413,000
- Median 504 approval$413,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval0.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved0.0
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$13.8 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in West Baton Rouge Parish
Do SBA loans in West Baton Rouge Parish get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full3
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled4
- Status: Paid in full3
- Status: Exempt from disclosure11
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Port Allen, approvals17
- Brusly, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Port Allen | 17 | $13,193,300 |
| Brusly | 1 | $192,900 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
West Baton Rouge Parish
How large is West Baton Rouge Parish?
- Land area192 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Louisiana parishes63rd of 64
- Width, east to west20.4 mi
- Height, north to south23.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land146
- Establishments per square mile3.09
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community West Baton Rouge Parish, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 220239
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 8
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 8
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in West Baton Rouge Parish, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated West Baton Rouge Parish (community 220239), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 8, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places West Baton Rouge Parish in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 8, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202427,974
- Households10,974
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$87,299
- Median age36.6
Common questions
West Baton Rouge Parish questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 28,425 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 27,974, in 10,974 households, ranking 35th of 64 Louisiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is West Baton Rouge Parish's population growing?
The population has grown 4.50 percent since the 2020 census base of 27,201, to 28,425 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 334 births against 280 deaths, with net migration of 31. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish?
$87,299. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,900, which is 2.6 times income, and median gross rent is $973 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
594 establishments, employing 11,187 people with an annual payroll of $684.8 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Construction is the largest private sector at 2,860 jobs, 21.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 13,248 jobs at an average annual pay of $67,548, or $1,299 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in West Baton Rouge Parish?
18 7(a) approvals totaling $13.4 m since FY2020, across 12 lenders, with a median approval of $310,000, plus 1 504 approvals worth $413,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in West Baton Rouge Parish?
88 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $22.5 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for West Baton Rouge Parish?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to West Baton Rouge Parish come from?
The largest single origin is East Baton Rouge Parish, with 334 households. Arriving households report an average income of $48,559 against $47,307 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for West Baton Rouge Parish on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for West Baton Rouge Parish?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
West Baton Rouge Parish
Cities and places in West Baton Rouge.
4 Census places lie wholly or partly in West Baton Rouge Parish. All 4 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis | town | 7,252 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Port Allen | city | 4,942 | 17 | Wholly in this county |
| Brusly | town | 2,593 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Erwinville | CDP | 2,420 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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