Rapides Parish, Louisiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.1%

Graduate Degree

8.9%

Population 25+

85,151

Rapides Parish, Louisiana Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Rapides Parish, Louisiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.1%10,268
High School Graduate
37.8%32,227
Some College / Associate's
27.0%22,972
Bachelor's Degree
14.2%12,068
Graduate Degree
8.9%7,616

Rapides Parish, Louisiana Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Approximately 23.1% of adults in Rapides Parish, Louisiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rapides Parish, Louisiana has increased by 3.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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