Rapides Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 127,527 | — | #513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,967 | -26.9% | #2,476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $181,100 | -35.8% | #1,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | -18.3% | #1,178 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +57.9% | #2,664 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rapides Parish has a population of 127,527, making it the #513 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Rapides Parish is $54,967, ranking #2,476 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Rapides Parish is $181,100 (-35.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $950/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.8%.
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91.9% of residents in Rapides Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 127,527, making it the 513th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rapides Parish is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rapides Parish is $54,967, which ranks #2,476 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Rapides Parish is $181,100, 35.8% below the national median. Renters in Rapides Parish pay a median gross rent of $950 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rapides Parish, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Rapides Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).
All data for Rapides Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.