Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Living in Southern University
Bikeability55
Walkability47
Commute46
Public Transit56
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports27
Hospitals56
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black92%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation5%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$5.4k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$2 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas37%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southern University
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Southern University
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (76%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southern University
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Holy Family School
3 miles, S
Holy Family Catholic School
3 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
4 miles, SE
Seaside Health System
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Southern University, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
3 miles, NE
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
52 miles, SW
Alexandria International Airport
99 miles, NW