Rapides Parish's estimated 2026 population is 125,830 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rapides Parish is the 13th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 131,742 and has seen a growth of -4.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 36.6 years
There are 95,646 adults, (21,686 of whom are seniors) in Rapides Parish.
Female: 65,710 (51.5%)
Male: 61,817 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Rapides Parish includes 60.56% White, 30.78% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,228 | 60.56% |
| Black or African American | 39,248 | 30.78% |
| Two or more races | 7,407 | 5.81% |
| Other race | 1,538 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 1,433 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 667 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0% |
Rapides Parish's average per capita income is $42,634. Household income levels show a median of $54,967. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,193 | $117,239 |
| Families | $72,315 | $93,326 |
| Households | $54,967 | $78,854 |
| Non Families | $32,525 | $49,114 |
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