Central, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
29,603
Population
475/sq mi density
$90,091
Median Income
$42,619 per capita
$270,700
Home Value
$253,522 Zillow
$1,373
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,091 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,700 home value, $1,373/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,603
Census 2023
Population Density
475
per square mile
Land Area
24.1
square miles (62.5 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79%
Black
11.6%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
7.1%
18% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.7%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.6%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.4%
14% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.512
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,603 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 475 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% |
| Disability | 12.7% |
| Health Insurance | 92.6% |
| Uninsured | 7.4% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.512 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |