Rapides Parish, LA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,946
Per Capita Income
$31,688
Poverty Rate
18.9%
SNAP Recipients
18.7%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.3%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K11.3%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+5.8%
The median household income in Rapides Parish, LA is $55,946 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,688. 18.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).