East Baton Rouge Parish has moved in the wrong direction on several key prosperity indicators, including median household income and unemployment, according to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s annual CityStats report. The report shows median household income fell 5.6% from the prior survey, dropping from $62,803 in 2024 to $59,443 in 2025. Unemployment increased to
CityStats report: Prosperity indicators slip in East Baton Rouge Parish
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