Rapides Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rapides Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22079
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 1324.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 37.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1361.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.193204
- Longitude
- -92.535953
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 125,380
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 93,870
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 121,153 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,228 | 3.4% |
| White | 76,255 | 60.8% |
| Black | 39,477 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 1,002 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 513 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 523 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 91,343 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,528 | 2.7% |
| White | 59,630 | 63.5% |
| Black | 29,061 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 1,007 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,595 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 329 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 127,527
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,913
- Poverty Rate
- 19.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 24,796
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 77,228 | 60.6% |
| Black | 39,248 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 1,433 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 78,397
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 27,977 | 35.7% |
| Republican | 29,657 | 37.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,320 | 25.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 34,661 | 44.2% |
| Female | 43,734 | 55.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,518 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,847 | 2.4% |
| Black | 23,596 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 563 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 39,210
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,247 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 41.1% |
| Black | 9,053 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 221 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,548 | 50.6% |
| Female | 21,662 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,710 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 19,684 (22.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 58,573
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,718
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $987
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.