Gardere

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Population 453K |Median income $63,071

Population

452,938

East Baton Rouge Parish

Median Income

$63,071

-7% vs avg

Median Home Value

$248,800

+9% vs avg

Median Age

34.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

453K+2%

Median Income

$63,071+30%

Median Home Value

$248,800+50%

Poverty Rate

19.6%+2%

Unemployment

7.7%-6%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,147/mo

Poverty Rate

19.6% +38% vs avg

Unemployment 7.7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.5%

Work From Home 8.6%

Public Transit 1%

Population

African American 43.7%

White 42.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Asian 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

41.9%

High Blood Pressure

40.3%

Obesity

35.3%

Physical Inactivity

24.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

Binge Drinking

16.9%

Current Smoking

14%

Diabetes

13.9%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.2%

Current Asthma

10.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.8%

Dental Visit 60.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

7.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.3%

Stroke

3.8%

Alerts & News — Gardere Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago

Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in North Queensland

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Tully and Murray Rivers; Moderate Flooding Possible at Euramo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Gardere, LA? ▼

Gardere, LA has a population of 452,938 people, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

What is the median household income in Gardere? ▼

The median household income in Gardere, LA is $63,071 per year. The poverty rate is 19.6%.

What is the median home value in Gardere? ▼

The median home value in Gardere, LA is $248,800. Median rent is $1,147/month.

What are the top health concerns in Gardere? ▼

The top health indicators in Gardere include Short Sleep Duration (41.9%), High Blood Pressure (40.3%), Obesity (35.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.

What is the median age in Gardere? ▼

The median age in Gardere, LA is 34.1 years. 38.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gardere, LA is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 453K and a median household income of $63,071, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Gardere area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (East Baton Rouge Parish) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.