2023 ACS Census Data · Population 128,470
Rapides Parish is a mid-sized county in Louisiana with a population of 128,470. The median household income is $55,946, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.9%, median home value is $179,100, and 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
128,470
2023 estimate
Rank #508 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,946
Household
Rank #2278 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$179,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1497 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1487 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% above Louisiana avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% above Louisiana avg·26% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Louisiana avg·0% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,688
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% above Louisiana avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above Louisiana avg·1% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Louisiana avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below Louisiana avg·16% below national avg
Housing Units
58,321
Households
48,660
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,445
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% above Louisiana avg·7% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Louisiana avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.6%
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