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West Baton Rouge Parish, LA: growth, migration and housing
West Baton Rouge Parish has 28,756 residents, up 5.5% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 799 households moved in and 770 moved out (+29 net), while a net $0.9M of income left. Median household income is $87,299, the median home $229,900 and median rent $973 a month.
In Louisiana: 7th of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 9th of 64 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 2nd of 64 counties for median household income · 11th of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to West Baton Rouge Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 296 | $12.8M |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 161 | $8.5M |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | 54 | $3.0M |
| Ascension Parish, LA | 36 | $2.0M |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 32 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving West Baton Rouge Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 270 | $13.2M |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 105 | $5.0M |
| Livingston Parish, LA | 56 | $3.2M |
| Ascension Parish, LA | 44 | $2.6M |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | 38 | $2.6M |
| Harris County, TX | 22 | $2.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.