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Compare Baton Rouge to Metairie
This post compares Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Baton Rouge (city) | Metairie (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,549 | 144,822 |
| Income (median) | $39,144 | $44,683 |
| Home Value (median) | $162,600 | $223,000 |
| White | 38% | 81% |
| Black | 54% | 10% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| With Kids | 25% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 31 | 40 |
| Rentals | 50% | 38% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Baton Rouge or Metairie?
A: Baton Rouge has a larger population count than Metairie: 227549 compared with 144822 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Baton Rouge or in Metairie?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Baton Rouge.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Baton Rouge or Metairie?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Baton Rouge.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Baton Rouge does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 50% for Baton Rouge versus 38% for Metairie.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Baton Rouge may include: Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake-Charles.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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