- Overview
- Regional Overview
- Ascension Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
- Vital Statistics
- Contacts
- Real Estate
- Targeted Industries
East Baton Rouge Parish (EBR) is the capital of Louisiana, and home to Louisiana State University and Southern University. The City of Baton Rouge, one of the fastest growing cities in the South, lies along the eastern banks of the Mississippi River. It’s the site of the governor’s mansion, the state capitol building, the Louisiana Arts & Science Museum, and the River Center, a venue for large events such as concerts, theater performances, trade shows and conferences. Also downtown is the recently completed Shaw Center for the Arts, featuring art exhibits, performances, and rooftop dining with spectacular views.
In addition to the downtown area, the City of Baton Rouge includes many established neighborhoods, such as mid-city, with its eclectic mix of local shops and restaurants, the Garden District, with its beautiful older homes, and Spanish Town, known for its flamboyant Mardi Gras parades. Outside the city limits, the parish is booming with both residential and commercial development. Subdivisions, planned communities, upscale shopping areas, restaurants, and new movie theaters are springing up throughout the parish.
EBR also includes the newly incorporated City of Central, and the City of Zachary. Zachary public schools rank first in the state in school district performance scores. The City of Baker, located just north of Baton Rouge, boasts plenty of green space, with more than 1,000 acres of parks, over ten miles of hiking and nature trails, and the ever-popular Baton Rouge Zoo.
| Land Area in Square Miles | 455 |
| Population (2008 Estimate) | 434,018 |
| Population Growth % (2000 – 2008) | 4.9% |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Business Establishments | 20,477 |
| Employees (Daytime Population) | 277,657 |
| Average Annual Pay | $31,209 |
| Regional Average Pay | $34,520 |
| Name | Employees | NAICS Code |
| TURNER INDUSTRIES | 7,625 | 532490 |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY | 5,600 | 611310 |
| EXXON MOBIL CHEMICAL CO. | 4,275 | 324-325 |
| THE SHAW GROUP | 4,243 | 541380 |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE MEDICAL CENTER | 4,009 | 622110 |
| PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS | 3,300 | 236210 |
| BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | 3,000 | 622110 |
| OSHNER CLINIC FOUNDATIONS | 2,000 | 622110 |
| WOMAN'S HOSPITAL | 1,982 | 622110 |
| SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | 1,800 | 622110 |
| BCBS OF LA | 1,525 | 524114 |
| CAJUN CONTRACTORS | 1,500 | 236210 |
| NEWTRON GROUP, INC. | 1,110 | 811219 |
Contacts
ED Contact:
Chad Cornett
Director of Business Development
Baton Rouge Area Chamber
564 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225-389-1171
Chad@brac.org
Web
www.brac.org
Major Cities/Towns
| Land Area in Square Miles | 7.9 |
| Population (2007 Estimate) | 13,810 |
| Population Growth % (2000 – 2007) | 0.1% |
| Median Age | 34 |
| Business Establishments | 387 |
| Employees (Daytime Population) | 3,675 |
| Land Area in Square Miles | 77 |
| Population (2007 Estimate) | 229,661 |
| Population Growth % (2000 – 2007) | 0.8% |
| Median Age | 32 |
| Average Commute in Minutes | 20.9 |
| Business Establishments | 12,865 |
| Employees (Daytime Population) | 157,346 |
| Land Area in Square Miles | 23.8 |
| Population (2007 Estimate) | 12,874 |
| Population Growth % (2000 - 2007) | 14.2% |
| Median Age | 36 |
| Business Establishments | 409 |
| Employees (Daytime Population) | 4,474 |
