Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 128,470

County Seat: Alexandria

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Median Home Value

$179,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,946

Across all households

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)59.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.1%

65 Years and Over

16.7%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,946

Mean Household Income

$79,662

Per Capita Income

$31,688

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$179,100

Median Rent

$942/mo

Total Housing Units

58,321

Owner-Occupied

65.3%

Renter-Occupied

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.5%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22079.