The Town FilesWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
27,974 people. The median home is worth $229,900 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $87,299.
Towns in West Baton Rouge Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis | 6,731 | $247,400 | $108,041 | 33.8 |
| Port Allen | 4,939 | $181,300 | $59,474 | 46.5 |
| Brusly | 2,578 | $253,900 | $105,538 | 35.2 |
People and housing
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $973 | $887 |
| Median household income | $87,299 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 36.6 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
13,248 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,548 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 128 storm events in West Baton Rouge Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
West Baton Rouge Parish has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).