Rapides Parish's estimated 2026 population is 124,791 with a growth rate of -0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rapides Parish is the 13th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 131,742 and has seen a growth of -5.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rapides Parish includes 61.24% White, 31.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (61.24%)
Black or African American (31.08%)
Two or more races (4.58%)
Asian (1.3%)
Other race (1.19%)
Native American (0.61%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,676 | 61.24% |
| Black or African American | 39,926 | 31.08% |
| Two or more races | 5,890 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 1,668 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 1,523 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 780 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rapides Parish's average per capita income is $42,061. Household income levels show a median of $55,946. The poverty rate stands at 18.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,587 | $116,634 |
| Families | $69,568 | $93,013 |
| Households | $55,946 | $79,662 |
| Non Families | $33,406 | $50,958 |
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