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Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish is a parish in Louisiana with FIPS code 22079 and an estimated population of 126,260 (Census 2023), 13th largest of 64 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Rapides Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- Type
- parish
- FIPS code
- 22079
- State FIPS
- 22
- Population (2023)
- 126,260
- Change since 2020
- -2.6%
- State rank
- 13 of 64
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish, Louisiana has the five-digit FIPS code 22079: 22 for the state and 079 for the county.
What state is Rapides Parish in?
Rapides Parish is in Louisiana.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.