Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 127,527 (100%) |
| Population Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,967 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,518 |
| Median Home Value | $181,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 58,573 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 31,735 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,219 (29.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,619 (16.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 48,954 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 31,200 (63.7%) |
The table below compares Rapides Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 19 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 31 | 52nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 63rd |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
