Rapides Parish, LA population by race
The table below shows Rapides Parish's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,405 | 62.07% |
| Black or African American | 40,339 | 31.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 604 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 1,538 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 1,301 | 1.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,334 | 4.12% |
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Rapides Parish population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rapides Parish has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rapides Parish's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rapides Parish population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 62.07% are white, 31.14% are Black or African American, 0.47% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.19% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1% are some other race and 4.12% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Rapides Parish, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Rapides Parish is White with a population of 80,405 (62.07% of the total population).
Rapides Parish 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rapides Parish is White with a population of 80,405 (62.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,334 (4.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rapides Parish, LA
By ethnicity, 4,572 (3.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 124,964 (96.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rapides Parish, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 78,322 (62.68% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Rapides Parish, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapides Parish's Non-Hispanic population.
Rapides Parish Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 78,322 | 62.68% |
| Black or African American alone | 40,238 | 32.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 488 | 0.39% |
| Asian alone | 1,523 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 15 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 292 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,086 | 3.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rapides Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,704 (59.14% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rapides Parish, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapides Parish's Hispanic population.
Rapides Parish Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,704 | 59.14% |
| Puerto Rican | 376 | 8.22% |
| Cuban | 286 | 6.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,206 | 26.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rapides Parish, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.53% of Rapides Parish population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rapides Parish, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,704 (59.14% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rapides Parish, LA have?
Rapides Parish, LA has 40,339 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 31.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rapides Parish is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rapides Parish, LA?
With 96.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rapides Parish.
That being said, with a 31.14% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rapides Parish.
What is the majority race in Rapides Parish, LA?
With a population of 80,405 (62.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rapides Parish.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rapides Parish, with 31.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates