Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Rapides Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,613 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 128,567 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alexandria. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Rapides Parish at a glance
Rapides Parish currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Louisiana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
AlexandriaPopulation 45,573
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Quick Facts about Rapides Parish
| Population | 128,567 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 3527 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.1986,-92.5332 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital | Alexandria |
| Establishment | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:59:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Rapides Parish is located at 31°11'55"N 92°31'60"W (31.1986200, -92.5332000). It has 7 neighbors: Allen Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Evangeline Parish, Grant Parish, La Salle Parish, Natchitoches Parish and Vernon Parish.
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Rapides Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rapides Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 45,573 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Pineville | 14,111 | Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana |
| Ball | 3,906 | Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States |
| Glenmora | 1,301 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lecompte | 1,151 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Woodworth | 1,139 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Boyce | 968 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Forest Hill | 912 | Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cheneyville | 574 | Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| McNary | 206 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rapides Parish
Official Website- Alexandria
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rapides Parish decreased by 2.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,613 | - | census |
| 2011 | 132,020 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 132,012 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 132,322 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 132,202 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 131,780 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 131,845 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 131,253 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 130,326 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 129,648 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 128,567 | -0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Rapides Parish (8)
People born in Rapides Parish, including politician Newton C. Blanchard, philanthropist Joanne Lyles White, Confederate Army general Leroy Augustus Stafford, .
More notable people
- Sue Eakin (Louisiana historian) she was born in 07/12/1918
- Lloyd George Teekell (Louisiana lawyer and judge) he was born in 12/03/1922
- Richmond C. Hathorn (Louisiana state representative) he was born in 25/11/1893
- Benjamin Milam Teekell (American politician) he was born in 20/10/1867
- Hampton J. Cheney he was born in 02/06/1836
Louisiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 | New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States |
| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |