Where people live shapes the opportunity they have access to.

Research shows that children who grow up around higher-income neighbors tend to have greater earnings, more education, and better health as adults. It is one of the most powerful predictors for future success.

We can examine the local income distribution within East Baton Rouge Parish to better understand how prosperity is structured. This reveals where economic strength is concentrated and what patterns of income look like in different neighborhoods and regions of the community.

These analyses show us that families can be economically prosperous in every part of East Baton Rouge Parish. In fact, total income among households in the community is higher than it has ever been.

Unfortunately, large numbers of families continue to struggle with poverty…