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County overview

Rapides Parish

Louisiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Rapides Parish.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Rapides Parish

Population
129,536
Age 65+
16.4%
Median age
37.7
Owner-occupied
65.9%
With disability
17.8%
Median home value
$171,400
Median income
$55,407
Residents 65+
21,199
How Rapides Parish compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-0.6%
% owner-occupied
+1.7%
% with disability
+38%
Median household income
-26.3%
Median home value
-39.2%
Median age
-2.1%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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454,369 residents
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436,171 residents
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380,408 residents
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266,168 residents
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243,175 residents
Caddo Parish
236,259 residents
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210,770 residents
Ouachita Parish
159,585 residents

Aging-in-place in Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish is home to roughly 129,536 residents, of whom about 21,244 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.4%, in line with the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 65.9% of homes in Rapides Parish are owner-occupied at a median home value of $171,400. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 17.8% of Rapides Parish residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.