12 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 42,374 | 45,104 | -1.27% | 1,488 | 28.48 | City |
| Pineville | 2 | 13,790 | 14,400 | -0.88% | 1,093 | 12.61 | City |
| Ball | 3 | 3,717 | 3,951 | -1.25% | 467 | 7.95 | Town |
| Woodworth | 4 | 1,724 | 1,739 | -0.17% | 194 | 8.88 | Town |
| Glenmora | 5 | 1,018 | 1,087 | -1.36% | 588 | 1.73 | Town |
| Deville | 6 | 913 | 1,248 | -5.88% | 69 | 13.14 | CDP |
| Boyce | 7 | 859 | 889 | -0.69% | 1,698 | 0.51 | Town |
| Lecompte | 8 | 804 | 846 | -0.99% | 756 | 1.06 | Town |
| Forest Hill | 9 | 602 | 606 | -0.17% | 160 | 3.76 | Village |
| Cheneyville | 10 | 429 | 461 | -1.38% | 422 | 1.02 | Town |
| Echo | 11 | 365 | 275 | 7.04% | 210 | 1.74 | CDP |
| McNary | 12 | 196 | 201 | -0.51% | 106 | 1.84 | Village |
Alexandria is the largest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 42,374.
McNary is the smallest city in Rapides Parish.
There are 12 cities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.