West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Parish in Louisiana, United States

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

General Information
Name	West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Native Name
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Settlement Type	Parish
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Location
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Population
Total	27,199
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	526 km²
Land	498 km²
Water	28 km²
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

West Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,199. The parish seat is Port Allen. The parish was established in 1807.

History

West Baton Rouge Parish was one of the original parishes created by the Louisiana Territory legislature in 1807. The name "Baton Rouge" is French for "Red Stick," which refers to a red cypress pole that marked the boundary between the hunting grounds of the Houma and Bayogoula Native American tribes.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 526 square kilometers, of which 498 square kilometers is land and 28 square kilometers (5.3%) is water. The parish is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 27,199 people residing in the parish. The population density was 54.6 people per square kilometer. The racial makeup of the parish was 56.2% White, 39.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

Government and infrastructure

The parish government is based in Port Allen, which is the parish seat. The government is responsible for local services such as law enforcement, public education, and infrastructure maintenance.

Education

Public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish are operated by the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The parish is also home to several private schools and educational institutions.

Transportation

Major highways in the parish include Interstate 10, U.S. Route 190, and Louisiana Highway 1. The parish is also served by the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, which is one of the largest ports in the United States.

Communities

Cities

• Port Allen

Towns

• Addis
• Brusly

Unincorporated communities

• Erwinville
• Lobdell

Notable people

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See also

• List of parishes in Louisiana
• Baton Rouge metropolitan area
• Louisiana