West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
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{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = West Baton Rouge Parish
| state = Louisiana
| flag =
| seal =
| founded year = 1807
| founded date =
| seat wl = Port Allen
| largest city wl = Port Allen
| area_total_sq_mi = 204
| area_total_km2 = 527
| area_land_sq_mi = 191
| area_land_km2 = 495
| area_water_sq_mi = 12
| area_water_km2 = 32
| area percentage = 6.10%
| census yr = 2000
| pop = 21601
| density_sq_mi = 113
| density_km2 = 44
| time zone = Central
| UTC offset = -6
| DST offset = -5
| footnotes =
| web =
| named for = ''bâton rouge,'' French for ''red stick''
}}
'''West Baton Rouge Parish''' ([[French language|French]]: ''Paroisse de Baton Rouge Ouest'') is a [[parish]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Louisiana]]. The [[parish seat]] is [[Port Allen, Louisiana|Port Allen]] and as of 2000, the population was 21,601. The parish has a highly-rated school system and is one of the few in Louisiana that has privatized school bus services{{Fact|date=June 2007}}. West Baton Rouge saw a very small percentage of growth after [[Hurricane Katrina]] with the latest estimate (July 2006) put about 864 extra residents into the parish{{Fact|date=June 2007}}.
==History==
West Baton Rouge Parish was formed in 1807; it was named '''Baton Rouge Parish''' until 1812.
==Law and government==
West Baton Rouge Parish is governed by a parish council.
==Geography==
The parish has a total area of 204 [[square mile]]s (527 [[km²]]), of which, 191 square miles (495 km²) of it is land and 12 square miles (32 km²) of it (6.10%) is water.
===Major highways===
*[[Image:I-10.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 10]]
*[[Image:US 190.svg|23px]] [[U.S. Highway 190]]
*[[Image:Louisiana 1.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 1]]
===Minor Highwways===
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* [[Image:Louisiana 76.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 76]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 327.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 327]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 411.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 411]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 413.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 413]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 415.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 415]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 620.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 620]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 982.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 982]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 983.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 983]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 984.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 984]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 985.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 985]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 986.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 986]]
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* [[Image:Louisiana 987-1.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 987-1]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 987-2.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 987-2]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 987-3.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 987-3]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 988.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 988]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 989-1.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 989-1]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 989-2.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 989-2]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 990.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 990]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 1145.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 1145]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 1148.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 1148]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 3091.JPG|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 3091]]
* [[Image:Louisiana 3237.svg|20px]] [[Louisiana Highway 3237]]
|}
===Adjacent parishes ===
*[[West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana|West Feliciana Parish]] (north)
*[[East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana|East Baton Rouge Parish]] (east)
*[[East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana|East Feliciana Rouge Parish]] (northeast)
*[[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville Parish]] (southwest)
*[[Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana|Pointe Coupee Parish]] (northwest)
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 21,601 people, 7,663 households, and 5,739 families residing in the parish. The [[population density]] was 113 people per square mile (44/km²). There were 8,370 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 62.78% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 35.49% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.53% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
{{USCensusPop
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| 1900= 10285
| 1910= 12636
| 1920= 11092
| 1930= 9716
| 1940= 11263
| 1950= 11738
| 1960= 14796
| 1970= 16864
| 1980= 19086
| 1990= 19419
| 2000= 21601
| estimate= 22463
| estyear= 2006
| estref=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/22/22121.html|title=West Baton Rouge Parish Quickfacts|author=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref>
| footnote=West Baton Rouge Parish Census Data<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/la190090.txt|title=Louisiana Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|author=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref>
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There were 7,663 households out of which 37.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the parish the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.40 males.
The median income for a household in the parish was $37,117, and the median income for a family was $43,204. Males had a median income of $35,618 versus $22,960 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the parish was $15,773. About 13.20% of families and 17.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.20% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.
==Cities and towns==
[[Image:Map of West Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana With Municipal Labels.PNG|thumb|300px|Map of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana With Municipal Labels]]
*[[Addis, Louisiana|Addis]]
*[[Brusly, Louisiana|Brusly]]
*[[Port Allen, Louisiana|Port Allen]]
==Education==
[[West Baton Rouge Parish School Board]] operates area public schools.
==See also==
{{portalpar|Louisiana|Flag of Louisiana.svg}}
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.wbrparish.org/index.php West Baton Rouge Parish government's website]
*[http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/louisiana/ Explore the History and Culture of Southeastern Louisiana, a National Park Service ''Discover Our Shared Heritage'' Travel Itinerary]
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