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Baton Rouge Louisiana Household Income

The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Baton Rouge Louisiana metro area was $58,276 in 2021, the latest figures available. Baton Rouge median household income is $6,189 higher than the median Louisiana household income and $11,441 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Baton Rouge median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Baton Rouge are shown below.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income for Baton Rouge Louisiana

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $69,717 -1.64% +4.32%
Louisiana $52,087 -3.52% +0.77%
Baton Rouge $58,276 -6.44% -6.63%

Trends in Baton Rouge, LA Real Median Household Income since 2005

The current median household income for Baton rouge is $58,276. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $64,376 and is now $6,100 (9.48%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Baton Rouge

Date US Louisiana Baton Rouge
2021 $69,717 $52,087 $58,276
2020 $70,877 $53,989 $62,290
2019 $69,638 $54,125 $64,376
2018 $66,828 $51,688 $62,411
2017 $66,687 $51,002 $63,443
2016 $65,052 $50,971 $59,260
2015 $63,784 $52,293 $62,639
2014 $61,468 $51,041 $59,674
2013 $60,869 $51,449 $59,569
2012 $60,732 $50,769 $59,449
2011 $60,969 $50,384 $58,481

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Baton Rouge Family Income

The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Baton Rouge was $73,950 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana family income, Baton Rouge median family income is $6,905 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Baton Rouge will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income for Baton Rouge Louisiana

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $85,806 -1.68% +4.09%
Louisiana $67,045 -3.06% +0.47%
Baton Rouge $73,950 -7.80% -8.46%

Trends in Baton Rouge, LA Real Median Family Income since 2005

The current median family income for Baton rouge is $73,950. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $84,035 and is now $10,085 (12.00%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, National

Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Baton Rouge

Date US Louisiana Baton Rouge
2021 $85,806 $67,045 $73,950
2020 $87,269 $69,161 $80,202
2019 $85,780 $68,995 $84,035
2018 $82,434 $66,731 $80,781
2017 $81,669 $66,879 $80,682
2016 $80,231 $64,908 $76,572
2015 $78,061 $67,431 $80,793
2014 $75,505 $64,808 $75,580
2013 $74,593 $65,088 $72,800
2012 $73,920 $63,909 $73,631
2011 $74,192 $64,710 $77,077

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Baton Rouge Per Capita Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Baton Rouge was $32,600 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana per capita income, Baton Rouge median per capita income is $2,483 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Baton Rouge will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income for Baton Rouge Louisiana

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $38,332 -1.03% +5.01%
Louisiana $30,117 -2.10% +2.34%
Baton Rouge $32,600 -2.93% -5.21%

Trends in Baton Rouge, LA Real Per Capita Income since 2005

The current per capita income for Baton rouge is $32,600. Real per capita income peaked in 2018 at $34,390 and is now $1,790 (5.21%) lower.

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Historical Real Per Capita Income for Baton Rouge

Date US Louisiana Baton Rouge
2021 $38,332 $30,117 $32,600
2020 $38,730 $30,762 $33,584
2019 $37,803 $30,375 $33,457
2018 $36,503 $29,428 $34,390
2017 $35,807 $28,610 $31,911
2016 $35,145 $28,976 $32,772
2015 $34,284 $29,111 $32,266
2014 $33,094 $28,410 $30,682
2013 $32,833 $28,769 $31,897
2012 $32,297 $28,137 $30,635
2011 $32,243 $27,624 $29,002

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