| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 42,456 | 45,122 | -1.12% | 1,491 | 28 | City |
| Pineville | 2 | 13,869 | 14,374 | -0.7% | 1,100 | 13 | City |
| Ball | 3 | 3,755 | 3,944 | -1% | 472 | 8 | Town |
| Woodworth | 4 | 1,758 | 1,747 | 0% | 198 | 9 | Town |
| Glenmora | 5 | 1,028 | 1,091 | -1.15% | 594 | 2 | Town |
| Boyce | 6 | 857 | 889 | -0.81% | 1,694 | 1 | Town |
| Lecompte | 7 | 816 | 845 | -0.73% | 768 | 1 | Town |
| Forest Hill | 8 | 614 | 609 | 0% | 163 | 4 | Village |
| Cheneyville | 9 | 435 | 465 | -1.36% | 428 | 1 | Town |
| McNary | 10 | 194 | 199 | -0.51% | 105 | 2 | Village |
Alexandria is the largest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 42,456.
McNary is the smallest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 194.
There are 10 cities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.