Rapides Parish Summary

Life in Rapides Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rapides Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rapides Parish:

  • The population in Rapides Parish is 129,536.

  • The median home value in Rapides Parish is $159,432.

  • The median income in Rapides Parish is $55,407.

  • The median rent in Rapides Parish is $925.

  • The unemployment rate in Rapides Parish is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Rapides Parish is 18.3%.

  • The average high in Rapides Parish is 82.5° and there are 126.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rapides Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Rapides Parish

Alexandria, LA Population 45,133

Pineville, LA Population 14,357

Ball, LA Population 3,926

Woodworth, LA Population 2,406

Glenmora, LA Population 1,574

Boyce, LA Population 1,324

Deville, LA Population 1,083

Lecompte, LA Population 705

Forest Hill, LA Population 690

Cheneyville, LA Population 679

McNary, LA Population 177

Map Of Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Rapides Parish is 82.5°.

  • There are 77.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.5 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Rapides Parish.

StatRapides Parish
Mean High82.5
Nice Days77.03
Rainfall126.5
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:34
82.5°
Average High
126.5
Inches of Rain

Rapides Parish Photos

Alexandriala Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund from Las Vegas, | CC BY-SA 2.0
Alexandriac Lac Art Museum Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Alexandria Museum
Source: Public Domain
Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center Revised In Alexandriac La Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Arna Bontemps African American Museumc Alexandriac La Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Source: Wikipedia User Robinaire | CC BY-SA 3.0

Rapides Parish Demographics

Population over time in Rapides Parish

The current population in Rapides Parish is 129,536. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 130,459 0.1%
2021 130,376 -0.5%
2020 130,970 -

Gender in Rapides Parish

  • Rapides Parish is 51.5% female with 66,689 female residents.

  • Rapides Parish is 48.5% male with 62,847 male residents.

Female
51.5% (66,689)
Male
48.5% (62,847)
Gender Rapides Parish LA USA
Female 51.5% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish is:

  • 60.5% White with 78,322 White residents.

  • 31.1% African American with 40,238 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 488 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 1,523 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 292 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 4,086 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 4,572 Hispanic residents.

White
60.5% (78,322)
African American
31.1% (40,238)
American Indian
0.4% (488)
Asian
1.2% (1,523)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.2% (292)
Two Or More
3.2% (4,086)
Hispanic
3.5% (4,572)

Table: Rapides Parish By Race

Race Rapides Parish LA USA
White 60.5% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 31.1% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Rapides Parish, Louisiana

  • 6.2% of households in Rapides Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Rapides Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Rapides Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Rapides Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Rapides Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Rapides Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Rapides Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Rapides Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Rapides Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Rapides Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (8,010)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (7,255)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.3% (14,700)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (13,123)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (15,714)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (21,712)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (14,700)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (18,879)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (8,293)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (7,146)
Income Rapides Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.3% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rapides Parish for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rapides Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (6,476)
9-12th Grade
8% (10,362)
High School / GED
37% (47,928)
Some College
21% (27,202)
Associate's Degree
7% (9,067)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (18,135)
Master's Degree
5% (6,476)
Professional Degree
2% (2,590)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,295)
Education Rapides Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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