A+E Networks. On this day in 1933, construction starts on what will become one of Americaâs most famous landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. When completed in 1937, the Golden Gate has a 4,200-foot-long suspension span, making it the worldâs longest suspension bridge.
Compared to the rest of the country, Baton Rouge Metro Area's cost of living is 8.20% Lower than the U.S. average. As of 2014, Baton Rouge Metro Area's population is 830,480 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.12 percent.
For population 25 years and over in Baton Rouge: 1  High school or higher: 89.2%. 2  Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%. 3  Graduate or professional degree: 13.7 4 %. Unemployed: 8. 5 3%. Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes.