Rapides Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 125,830, reflecting a -0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rapides Parish is the 13th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 131,742 and has grown -4.49% since 2010.
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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