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Compare Baton Rouge to New Orleans
This post compares Baton Rouge, Louisiana to New Orleans, 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) | New Orleans (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,549 | 388,182 |
| Income (median) | $39,144 | $41,552 |
| Home Value (median) | $162,600 | $205,000 |
| White | 38% | 34% |
| Black | 54% | 59% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| With Kids | 25% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 31 | 35 |
| Rentals | 50% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Baton Rouge or New Orleans?
A: Baton Rouge has a smaller population count than New Orleans: 227549 compared with 388182 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Baton Rouge or in New Orleans?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Baton Rouge.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Baton Rouge or New Orleans?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Baton Rouge.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Orleans does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 50% for Baton Rouge versus 52% for New Orleans.
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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