Time Zone: East Baton Rouge Parish lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Baton Rouge is the Seat for East Baton Rouge Parish. Baton Rouge is also the capital of Louisiana.
East Baton Rouge Parish was founded in 1810.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> East Baton Rouge had a population of 434,633 people. This is an increase of 5.28% since the last Census (which gave a population of 412,852 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, East Baton Rouge represented 9.24% of the total population of Louisiana, making it the state's 3rd most populous parish (out of 64 parishes).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 440,171 | +6.62% | +1.27% since 2009 |
2009 | 434,633 | +5.28% | +0.84% since 2008 |
2008 | 431,024 | +4.4% | |
2007 | 430,700 | +4.32% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 412,852 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the East Baton Rouge Parish Census Page for East Baton Rouge Parish. .
Below are some of the communities located in East Baton Rouge Parish (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for East Baton Rouge Parish):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Baton Rouge | 225,388 | 227,818 | 1.07% decrease |
Zachary | 15,177 | 11,275 | 34.61% increase |
Baker | 13,440 | 13,793 | 2.56% decrease |
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