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Rapides Parish, LA: growth, migration and housing
Rapides Parish has 125,877 residents, down 2.9% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,134 households moved in and 2,494 moved out (-360 net), while a net $24.9M of income left. Median household income is $54,967, the median home $181,100 and median rent $950 a month.
In Louisiana: 36th of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 40th of 64 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 31st of 64 counties for median household income · 24th of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rapides Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Parish, LA | 296 | $13.1M |
| Avoyelles Parish, LA | 180 | $7.5M |
| Harris County, TX | 97 | $3.1M |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 68 | $3.0M |
| Natchitoches Parish, LA | 67 | $3.0M |
| Vernon Parish, LA | 62 | $3.1M |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 52 | $2.7M |
| Allen Parish, LA | 49 | $2.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rapides Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Parish, LA | 248 | $10.8M |
| Avoyelles Parish, LA | 175 | $7.3M |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 147 | $8.9M |
| Harris County, TX | 111 | $4.1M |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 104 | $4.9M |
| Natchitoches Parish, LA | 67 | $4.4M |
| Dallas County, TX | 54 | $1.9M |
| Calcasieu Parish, LA | 53 | $2.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.