Rapides County GIS Maps
Rapides County, Louisiana, has 130,023 residents and covers 1,320.3 square miles. The population declined 1.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Rapides County is 22079.
Alexandria is the county's largest population center. Rapides County also includes 19 zip codes, 1 public school district and 26 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rapides County Trends
- Population
- 130,023▾
- Median Home Value
- $179,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 21,340▾
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Rapides County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rapides County Population
Rapides County had 130,023 residents in 2020. That was 1.2% lower than in 2010. Rapides County added 3,686 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 98 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Pineville, Alexandria and Alexandria.
Population Trend in Rapides County LA
Rapides County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rapides County Zip Codes
Rapides County has 19 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Pineville (71360), Alexandria (71303) and Alexandria (71301). Pineville is the largest zip by population, with about 36,026 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 61% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rapides County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71360 | Pineville | 36,026 | ▴ 1.9% |
| 71303 | Alexandria | 22,797 | ▴ 8.5% |
| 71301 | Alexandria | 20,454 | ▾ -10.5% |
| 71302 | Alexandria | 13,415 | ▾ -10.9% |
| 71328 | Deville | 7,891 | ▴ 6.4% |
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Rapides County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rapides County Demographics
Rapides County has a median age of 37.8, which is close to the Louisiana average. About 25.1% of residents are under 18, while 16.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rapides County LA
Median Age
37.8
Under 18
25.1%
Age 65+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
22.4%
Rapides County School Districts
Rapides County is served by 1 public school district with 21,340 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rapides County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish School District | 21,340 | 100% | ▾ -5.3% |
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Rapides County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rapides County Housing & Real Estate
Rapides County has a median home value of $179,100 and a median gross rent of $942. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $247,425 and homes spent about 84 days on the market.
Rapides County Housing Mix
Rapides County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rapides County Housing Trends
Rapides County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rapides County, LA
Rapides County has 5,989 business listings across 687 categories. The largest categories in Rapides County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (227, 3.8%), Baptist Church (145, 2.4%), and Medical Offices (96, 1.6%). The full Rapides County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rapides County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rapides County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 227 | 3.8% |
| Baptist Church | 145 | 2.4% |
| Medical Offices | 96 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 95 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 80 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 79 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 77 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 75 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 74 | 1.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 72 | 1.2% |
Rapides County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Edgefield Recovery Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Cheneyville |
| Rosewood Apartments | Accommodation | Alexandria |
| Daenen Henderson & Co | Accountant | Alexandria |
| Adventure Cenla | Active Life | Pineville |
| Cindie's | Adult Entertainment | Alexandria |
| Ugly Mug Marketing | Advertising Agency | Alexandria |
| LSU AgCenter | Agricultural Service | Alexandria |
| Pineville Farm Stand | Agriculture | Pineville |
| Delta Air Lines | Airline | Alexandria |
| Alexandria International Airport | Airport | Alexandria |
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Rapides County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rapides County Basemaps
Rapides County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rapides County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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