ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

DEMOGRAPHICS & HUMAN CAPITAL

The Capital Region has a population slightly over 1 million residents. The 11 parishes exhibit significant variations in population. The region has a dispersed development pattern, with most current population growth and development occurring in suburban parishes. Ascension and Livingston Parishes especially have experienced the highest rates of population growth and have also become significant centers of job growth. Urban population, in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge parish, has remained steady, though the city continues to be the region’s main job center.

In public hearings for the MOVE 2042 metropolitan transportation plan, many participants expressed preference for dispersed, suburban, development. The expanding development footprint lengthens worker commutes and increases the cost of providing public services and infrastructure. The Capital Region exhibits a definite Urban-Rural divide, with rural parishes losing both population and jobs. This divide is also reflected in significant Median Household Income disparities across the various parishes.

WHERE WE WORK

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LOCATIONS OF JOBS & HOUSING

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EXPANDING OUR BASE

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BROADBAND

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