Louisiana

East Baton Rouge

456,781
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About East Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 5,220. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 456,781.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 24 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Baton Rouge (Spanish 1779), Battle of Baton Rouge (West Florida Republic 1810), Baton Rouge Arsenal Seizure (1861), and 99 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020456,781
2010440,171
2000412,852
1990380,105
1980366,191
1970285,167
1960230,058
1950158,236
194088,415
193068,208
192044,513
191034,580
190031,153
189025,922
188019,966
187017,816
186016,046
185011,977
18408,138
18306,698
18205,220
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in East Baton Rouge

Military engagements that took place in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Battle of Baton Rouge (Spanish 1779)
1779
Battle of Baton Rouge (West Florida Republic 1810)
1810
Baton Rouge Arsenal Seizure (1861)
1861
Baton Rouge Louisiana
1862
Destruction of CSS Arkansas
1862
Battle of Baton Rouge — naval action
1862
Battle of Baton Rouge 1862
1862
Battle of Baton Rouge — Naval Support
1862
Destruction of CSS Arkansas at Baton Rouge
1862
Baton Rouge Approaches (August 1862 — Confederate Advance)
1862
Battle of Baton Rouge gunboat bombardment
1862
Battle of Plains Store
1863
Port Hudson Second Assault
1863
Naval Action at Port Hudson
1863
Cox's Plantation Louisiana
1863
Skirmish at Plains Store Louisiana
1863
Plains Store
1863
Naval Passage of Port Hudson Batteries
1863
Plains Store — Cavalry Skirmish Approaches
1863
First Union Assault on Port Hudson
1863
Second Union Assault on Port Hudson
1863
Battle of Port Hudson siege — naval support
1863
Battle of Port Hudson — naval passage attempt
1863
Port Hudson First Assault
1863

Historic places in East Baton Rouge

National Register of Historic Places listings in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Magnolia Cemetery
Baton Rouge
Southern University Historic District
Baton Rouge
Old Louisiana State Capitol
Baton Rouge
Heidelberg Hotel
Baton Rouge
St. Joseph Cathedral
Baton Rouge
Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
Baton Rouge
Leland College
Baker
French House, The
Baton Rouge
Pentagon Barracks
Baton Rouge
Roseland Terrace Historic District
Baton Rouge
Port Hudson National Cemetery
Zachary
Magnolia Mound Plantation House
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens
Baton Rouge
US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Baton Rouge
LSU Campus Mounds
Baton Rouge
Spanish Town
Baton Rouge
St. James Episcopal Church
Baton Rouge
Reiley-Reeves House
Baton Rouge
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District
Baton Rouge
Old Post Office
Baton Rouge
Beauregard Town Historic District
Baton Rouge
U.S.S. KIDD
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge High School
Baton Rouge
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Frequently asked about East Baton Rouge

When does East Baton Rouge first appear in the US census?
East Baton Rouge, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 5,220.
What is the population of East Baton Rouge?
At the most recent federal census (2020), East Baton Rouge had a recorded population of 456,781.
Were any battles fought in East Baton Rouge?
24 documented military engagements took place in East Baton Rouge, including Battle of Baton Rouge (Spanish 1779), Battle of Baton Rouge (West Florida Republic 1810), Baton Rouge Arsenal Seizure (1861).
How many historic places are in East Baton Rouge?
99 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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