What comprises the Baton Rouge market?
The Baton Rouge metro area is comprised of four parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston. The Baton Rouge Metro population is 604,000 and the median income is $27,000. As the state’s capital, Baton Rouge’s major industry segments are state government and the petrochemical industry. Two major universities, Louisiana State University and Southern University, make major contributions to both the lifestyle and economy of the Baton Rouge metro area.
