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Gardere, LA

Gardere is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The area is also known as Riverland. The population was 10,580 at the 2010 census, up from 8,992 in 2000. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Gardere is located in southern East Baton Rouge Parish at 30°21′7″N 91°7′44″W (30.351836, -91.128945). It is bordered to the west and the northeast by the city of Baton Rouge. Louisiana Highway 30 forms the southwestern edge of the CDP, and Louisiana Highway 42 runs through the northeast side of the CDP. Both highways lead northwest 8 miles (13 km) to the center of Baton Rouge. Highway 30 leads south 6 miles (10 km) to St. Gabriel, while Highway 42 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Interstate 10.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Gardere CDP has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), all land.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,223, and the median income for a family was $27,550. Males had a median income of $27,219 versus $20,735 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,448. About 22.7% of families and 27.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools serves Gardere. Three elementary schools serve sections of Gardere: Highland, Magnolia Woods, and Wildwood. All residents of Gardere are zoned to Kenilworth Middle School. As of 2016, Kenilworth is under the administration of the Recovery School District (RSD). Half of the residents of Gardere may also attend Glasgow Middle School while, in the other half, the option middle school is Westdale Middle School; both schools are directly controlled by EBR Parish Schools. Residents in the western section are zoned to McKinley High School, while those in the eastern section are zoned to Tara High School. When Robert E. Lee High School was in operation, it served all of Gardere.

Gardere places a strong emphasis on the health and wellness of its residents. Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park serves as a central recreational hub, offering playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas for families and individuals to enjoy outdoor activities and gatherings. Gardere Center for Primary Care Services and St. Gabriel Health Clinic Inc. offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. The Gardere Initiative provides community programs focusing on health education and fitness classes to improve residents' well-being. For those who prefer a more tranquil approach to wellness, Grace Yoga offers serene yoga sessions tailored to all levels. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. 

The top sites in Gardere, LA are the Hartley/Vey Park at Gardere, Hilltop Arboretum, and University Club Clubhouse.

Population: 13,203 (2020). Elevation: 23 ft. ZIP Code: 70808. Area code(s): 225. Area: 3.32 sq mi (8.60 sq km²).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Gardere, LA?

Gardere, LA is home to a population of 11.6k people, of which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 12.6% of Gardere, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people). In 2022, there were 1.81 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (5.61k people) in Gardere, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the median income of Gardere, LA?

In 2022, the median household income of Gardere households was $54,412. Gardere households made slightly more than Urania households ($54,375) and Hosston households ($54,327). However, 20.1% of Gardere families live in poverty. The median age for Gardere residents is 23.9 years old.

Is Gardere, LA a good place to live?

Gardere is in East Baton Rouge Parish. Living in Gardere offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Gardere and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gardere are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia 

East Baton Rouge Parish

Niche

Data USA

Louisiana Demographics

Hartley/Vey Park at Gardere

Hilltop Arboretum

University Club Clubhouse

Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park

Gardere Community Christian School

Gardere Center for Primary Care Services

St. Gabriel Health Clinic Inc

Gardere Initiative

Grace Yoga

Planet Fitness

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