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Location

Location of St. East Baton Rouge Parish within Louisiana.

Political characteristics

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Kip Holden (D)
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Martha Jane Tassin
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Formed

1812

Parish seat

Baton Rouge

Physical characteristics

Area
Land
Water

(471mi²) 1,219 km²]
(455 mi²) 1,180 km²
(15 mi²) 39 km²

Population
Total (2000)
Density

412,852
(906/mi²) 350/km²

Time zone
Summer (DST)

Central (UTC−6)
Central (UTC−5)

Official website: [1]

East Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Baton Rouge and as of 2000, the population is 412,852. 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A parish seat is the administrative center of a parish in the US state of Louisiana. ... Capitol Building Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, a state of the United States of America. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... World map of the population density in 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Daylight saving time (DST), often referred to as daylight savings time, is a widely used system of adjusting the official local time forward, usually one hour, from its official standard time for the summer months. ... Look up Central in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Central is the name of several places: Central â€” a region of Scotland Central â€” another name for the Blue Nile state of Sudan Central â€” an area in Hong Kong, part of Central and Western District Central City â€” a city in Nebraska Central â€” a... It has been suggested that leap second be merged into this article or section. ... Look up Central in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Central is the name of several places: Central â€” a region of Scotland Central â€” another name for the Blue Nile state of Sudan Central â€” an area in Hong Kong, part of Central and Western District Central City â€” a city in Nebraska Central â€” a... A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area Ranked 31st - Total 51,885 sq. ... A parish seat is the administrative center of a parish in the US state of Louisiana. ... Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Nickname: Red Stick Map Political Statistics Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Mayor Melvin Kip Holden Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 204. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

1 Geography
- 1.1 Adjacent parishes and features
2 Demographics
3 Cities and towns
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Geography

The parish has a total area of 1,219 km² (471 mi²). 1,180 km² (455 mi²) of it is land and 39 km² (15 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.21% water. Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent parishes and features

East Feliciana Parish (north)
West Feliciana Parish (northwest)
West Baton Rouge Parish (west)
Iberville Parish (south)
Ascension Parish (south, southeast & east)
Livingston Parish (east & northeast)
St. Helena Parish (northeast)
- Thompson Creek (northwest)
- Mississippi River (west)
- Bayou Manchac (south)
- Amite River (east)

East Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Iberville Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Ascension Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Livingston Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... St. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 412,852 people, 156,365 households, and 102,575 families residing in the parish. The population density was 350/km² (906/mi²). There were 169,073 housing units at an average density of 143/km² (371/mi²). The racial makeup of the parish was 56.17% White, 40.09% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 1.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 156,365 households out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.70% were married couples living together, 16.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.14. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which often forms the foundation of a family. ...

In the parish the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 14.40% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.50 males.

The median income for a household in the parish was $37,224, and the median income for a family was $47,480. Males had a median income of $38,334 versus $25,073 for females. The per capita income for the parish was $19,790. 17.90% of the population and 13.20% of families were below the poverty line. 22.70% of those under the age of 18 and 11.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

East Baton Rouge Parish has both the highest high school graduation rate, at 82.2%, and the highest percentage of residents holding at least a Bachelor's degree, 33.3%, in the state of Louisiana [2].

Cities and towns

Baker is a city located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Nickname: Red Stick Map Political Statistics Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Mayor Melvin Kip Holden Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 204. ... Baywood is a town located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Brownfields is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Gardere is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Inniswold is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Merrydale is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Monticello is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Oak Hills Place is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Old Jefferson is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Shenandoah is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Village St. ... Westminster is a census-designated place located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... Zachary is a city located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ...

External link

Baton Rouge City and Parish government's website

	State of Louisiana Image File history File links Flag_of_Louisiana. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area Ranked 31st - Total 51,885 sq. ...
Regions:	Acadiana \| Central Louisiana \| Florida Parishes \| Greater New Orleans \| North Louisiana This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Map of Acadiana Region with the Cajun Heartland USA subregion highlighted in dark red. ... The Central Louisiana are those parishes in Louisiana which include Allen Parish, Beauregard Parish, Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Grant Parish, La Salle Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Rapides Parish, Sabine Parish, and Vernon Parish. ... The Florida Parishes The Florida Parishes are those parishes in Louisiana which were part of West Florida in the early 19th century. ... The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, or Greater New Orleans, is the largest metropolitan area in Louisiana, centered around New Orleans. ... Map of Louisiana regions, the North region is shaded in green. ...
Largest cities:	Alexandria \| Baton Rouge (Capital) \| Bossier City \| Houma \| Kenner \| Lafayette \| Lake Charles \| Marrero \| Metairie \| Monroe \| New Iberia \| New Orleans \| Shreveport Alexandria is a city in Louisiana, U.S.A.; it is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. ... Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Nickname: Red Stick Map Political Statistics Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Mayor Melvin Kip Holden Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 204. ... This is a list of United States state capitals: Trivia - Jefferson City (Missouri) has the longest name of the U.S. state capitals - Only two of the U.S. state capitals are named for their state: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Indianapolis, Indiana retard See also List of current and former... Bossier City is a city located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,461. ... The city of Houma (pronounced homeah) is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... Kenner is a city located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. ... Lafayette is a city located on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Lake Charles skyline from an I-10 beach on the opposite side of Lake Charles (the lake). ... Marrero is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ... Metairie (local pronunciations , ) is an unincorporated, census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ... The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... The small city of New Iberia is the parish seat of Iberia Parish, in the US state of Louisiana, 125 miles (201 km) west of New Orleans. ... Nickname: The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot Official website: http://www. ... Official website: www. ...
Metropolitan Areas:	Alexandria \| Baton Rouge \| Houma-Bayou-Cane-Thibodaux \| Lafayette \| Lake Charles \| Monroe \| New Orleans \| Shreveport-Bossier City
Parishes:	Acadia \| Allen \| Ascension \| Assumption \| Avoyelles \| Beauregard \| Bienville \| Bossier \| Caddo \| Calcasieu \| Caldwell \| Cameron \| Catahoula \| Claiborne \| Concordia \| De Soto \| East Baton Rouge \| East Carroll \| East Feliciana \| Evangeline \| Franklin \| Grant \| Iberia \| Iberville \| Jackson \| Jefferson \| Jefferson Davis \| La Salle \| Lafayette \| Lafourche \| Lincoln \| Livingston \| Madison \| Morehouse \| Natchitoches \| Orleans \| Ouachita \| Plaquemines \| Pointe Coupee \| Rapides \| Red River \| Richland \| Sabine \| St. Bernard \| St. Charles \| St. Helena \| St. James \| St. John the Baptist \| St. Landry \| St. Martin \| St. Mary \| St. Tammany \| Tangipahoa \| Tensas \| Terrebonne \| Union \| Vermilion \| Vernon \| Washington \| Webster \| West Baton Rouge \| West Carroll \| West Feliciana \| Winn A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or hubs. ... Alexandria metropolitan area, located in Central Louisiana, is composed of Grant and Rapides parishes. ... The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, centered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is inhabited by nearly 1 million residents (700,000 people). ... Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodeaux is a metropolitan statistical area, synonynous with both Terrebonne and Assumption Parishes, located in southeast Louisiana. ... Lafayette metropolitan area, located in the Cajun Heartland region of Acadiana, is composed of Lafayette and St. ... Lake Charles metropolitan area, located in Acadiana, is composed of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes. ... Monroe metropolitan area, located in North Louisiana, is composed of Ouachita and Union parishes. ... The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Greater New Orleans region and three addtional parishes which share the perimeter of Lake Ponchartrain, is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana, centered around the city of New Orleans. ... Shreveport-Bossier City is a metropolitan statistical area, composed of Bossier, Caddo and De Soto parishes, located in North Louisiana. ... List of Louisiana parishes The state of Louisiana is divided into parishes in the same way that the other states of the United States are divided into counties. ... Acadia Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Allen Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Ascension Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Assumption Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Avoyelles Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Beauregard Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Bienville Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Bossier Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Caddo Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Calcasieu Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Caldwell Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Cameron Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Catahoula Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Claiborne Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Concordia Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... De Soto Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... East Carroll Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... East Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Evangeline Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Franklin Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Grant Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Iberia Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Iberville Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Jackson Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Jefferson Davis Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... La Salle Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Lafayette Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the state of Louisiana. ... Lincoln Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Livingston Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Madison Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Morehouse Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Natchitoches Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Nickname: The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot Official website: http://www. ... Ouachita Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Plaquemines Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. ... Pointe Coupee Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Rapides Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Red River Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Richland Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Sabine Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Location Location of St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... St. ... Tangipahoa Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Tensas Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Terrebonne Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Union Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Vermilion Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Vernon Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Washington Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Webster Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Carroll Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... West Feliciana Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Winn Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ...

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (426 words)
	The parish seat is Baton Rouge and as of 2000, the population is 412,852.
	In the parish the population was spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 14.40% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.90% who were 65 years of age or older.
	East Baton Rouge Parish has both the highest high school graduation rate, at 82.2%, and the highest percentage of residents holding at least a Bachelor's degree, 33.3%, in the state of Louisiana [2].

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (5772 words)
	Historically Baton Rouge has been second largest city in Louisiana behind New Orleans, but as of mid-2005, the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Katrina have, at least temporarily, reduced the population of New Orleans such that Baton Rouge is currently the largest city in Louisiana.
	Planters in the Baton Rouge area were unusually prosperous, thanks both to the fertile soil and to the brisk illegal trade with neighboring Spanish Louisiana, and the fort became the center of an expanding agricultural community, though the town had not yet evolved.
	In 1825, Baton Rouge was visited by the Marquis de Lafayette as part of his triumphal tour of the United States, and he was the guest of honor at a town ball and banquet.

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