Central, LA is a small city located in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is home to a population of 29,746, with a population density of 473 people per square mile. This is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. \n Central is known for its thriving local businesses such as Mr. Lester’s Bar-B-Que and Grill, Horton’s Jewelry Store, and Stilwell Produce Market. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities like fishing at City Park Lake or watching baseball games at Rouzan Field. Other organizations in Central include the Greater Central Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club of East Baton Rouge Parish. Local sporting events held in Central include high school football games during the fall season at Cenla field, basketball tournaments during the winter months at Cenla court, and track meets at Donaldson Stadium in the spring.
The population in Central is 29,746. There are 478 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Central is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Central is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Central
- 57.3% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Central
- 85.7% are White
- 10.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander