10 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 42,146 | 45,106 | -1.16% | 1,480 | 28 | City |
| Pineville | 2 | 13,758 | 14,381 | -0.75% | 1,091 | 13 | City |
| Ball | 3 | 3,727 | 3,948 | -0.98% | 469 | 8 | Town |
| Woodworth | 4 | 1,752 | 1,742 | 0.11% | 197 | 9 | Town |
| Glenmora | 5 | 1,008 | 1,086 | -1.27% | 583 | 2 | Town |
| Boyce | 6 | 861 | 890 | -0.58% | 1,702 | 1 | Town |
| Lecompte | 7 | 812 | 845 | -0.61% | 764 | 1 | Town |
| Forest Hill | 8 | 614 | 611 | 0.16% | 163 | 4 | Village |
| Cheneyville | 9 | 430 | 463 | -1.15% | 423 | 1 | Town |
| McNary | 10 | 198 | 201 | 0% | 107 | 2 | Village |
Alexandria is the largest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 42,146.
McNary is the smallest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 198.
There are 10 cities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.