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Gardere, LA
Census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Population
12,223
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,680
ZIP codes
0
Gardere and its ZIP codes
Gardere at a glance
- Gardere is about 34 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $55,409, 9% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,300 (12% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Gardere, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardere, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,409
Poverty rate
35.3%
Median home value
$243,300
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
25.8
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (1,540), Mexican Americans (1,016), French Americans (798).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for East Baton Rouge Parish. PPP loans are for Gardere.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,999
270,640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.6B
FY 2026, $12,364 per person
How people get to work
Gardere, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardere, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
567
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,986
24.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardere, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Gardere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills PlaceCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.1 |
| Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| InniswoldCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Baton RougeCity | 6.5 mi | 86.9 |
| Port AllenCity | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| BruslyTown | 7.3 mi | 2.2 |
| AddisTown | 7.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Old JeffersonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.5 |
| St. GabrielCity | 8.3 mi | 29.7 |
| PlaquemineCity | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| ShenandoahCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.2 |
| MerrydaleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.2 |
| MonticelloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Bayou GoulaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| PrairievilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardere, LA in?
- Gardere is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Gardere, LA?
- About 12,223 people live in Gardere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardere?
- Nearby places include Oak Hills Place (3 mi), Village St. George (4.2 mi), Westminster (4.2 mi), Inniswold (4.7 mi), Baton Rouge (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023