Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish is home to 127,527 people. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $54,967.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 127,527 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,967 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.9% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 27.3% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $181,100 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.2% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allen Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- Grant Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Vernon Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.