East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
East Baton Rouge Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 440,171 and a population density of 361 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 439,729 inhabitants. Its county seat is Baton Rouge. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.
County Snapshot
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance
East Baton Rouge Parish currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
Baton RougePopulation 219,052
Top linked places
Quick Facts about East Baton Rouge Parish
| Population | 439,729 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 1220 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.5382,-91.0956 |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Capital | Baton Rouge |
| Establishment | January 01, 1810 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:08:35 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 360 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
East Baton Rouge Parish is located at 30°32'18"N 91°5'44"W (30.5382400, -91.0956200). It has 7 neighbors: Ascension Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish, Saint Helena Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish and West Feliciana Parish.
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East Baton Rouge Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in East Baton Rouge Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Central | 29,450 | Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Zachary | 18,417 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Shenandoah | 18,399 | City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U. |
| Baker | 12,999 | Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Gardere | 10,580 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Merrydale | 9,772 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Oak Hills Place | 8,195 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Village Saint George | 7,104 | Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States |
| Old Jefferson | 6,980 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Inniswold | 6,180 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Brownsfield | 5,401 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73....
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of East Baton Rouge Parish
Official Website- Baton Rouge
Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Baton Rouge Parish decreased by 0.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 440,171 | - | census |
| 2011 | 441,564 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 442,955 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 444,181 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 445,119 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 445,512 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 446,677 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 444,511 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 442,058 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 440,059 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 439,729 | -0.08% | estimation process |
People born in East Baton Rouge Parish (4)
People born in East Baton Rouge Parish, including actress Donna Douglas, politician Bobby Simpson, Baton Rouge area businessman Bodi White, .
More notable people
- Eleanor McMain (settlement house worker and progressive reformer) she was born in 02/03/1868
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Rapides Parish | 128,567 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |