Gardere, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
12,130
Population
3,654/sq mi density
$60,694
Median Income
$27,512 per capita
$250,600
Home Value
$224,899 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,600 home value, $1,135/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,130
Census 2023
Population Density
3,654
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.6 km²)
Median Age
26.5 yrs
32% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 45.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
25.9%
Black
45.9%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.4%
Spanish
16.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
16.8%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.7%
25% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.1%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.9%
85% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.387
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,130 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,654 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 26.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 45.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
Language
| English Only | 77.4% |
| Spanish | 16.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 16.8% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 9.7% |
| Health Insurance | 84.1% |
| Uninsured | 15.9% |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.387 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |