Statistics for Rapides Parish
Latest official figures for Rapides Parish, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 125,877 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,484 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,629 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.79 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.94 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18.8 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 54,967 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 7,414.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 0.7 % | 2024 |