Rapides Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has a population of 127,527, the 13th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $54,967 and the median home value is $181,100. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rapides Parish Quick Facts
How Rapides Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,470 | 127,527 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $55,946 | $54,967 | -1.7% |
| Median home value | $179,100 | $181,100 | +1.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Rapides Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | 27.0% | $183,700 |
| Pineville | 14,160 | $49,774 | 21.1% | $201,500 |
| Ball | 3,869 | $80,074 | 10.9% | $175,800 |
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | 12.5% | $302,200 |
| Deville | 1,572 | N/A | 16.2% | $124,600 |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | 36.4% | $103,700 |
| Boyce | 1,037 | $37,895 | 15.0% | $86,000 |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | 6.6% | $320,700 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | 38.3% | $59,900 |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | 44.5% | N/A |
| Echo | 552 | $127,965 | 0.0% | N/A |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | 8.9% | $127,700 |
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Population Overview
Rapides Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 127,527. It is the 13th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rapides Parish is 37.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rapides Parish is $54,967. This is 10% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $181,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rapides Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.7%.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Rapides Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
Rapides Parish has a population of 127,527, making it the 13th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Rapides Parish?
The median household income in Rapides Parish is $54,967 with a poverty rate of 19.9%.
How many cities are in Rapides Parish, Louisiana?
Rapides Parish contains 12 Census-designated places.