The median income for a household in the city was $30,254, and the median income for a family was $36,762. Males had a median income of $31,029 versus $22,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,439. About 19.2% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. Education West Baton Rouge Parish School Board operates area public schools.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,254, and the median income for a family was $36,762. Males had a median income of $31,029 ve:rsus $22,333 for females. The per cap.ita income for the city was $14,439. About 19.2% of families and 24.2% of the popul!ation were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age !65 or over. Education West Baton Rouge Parish School Board operates area public schools.