We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Louisiana Rapides Parish.
1. Branch Library BOYCE BRANCH
Street Address: 500 A Ulster, Boyce, LA 71409
Phone Number: (318) 793-2182 Rapides N/A N/A
2. Branch Library CARL N. GUNTER SR. BRANCH
Street Address: 5630 Holloway Road, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone Number: (318) 443-7259 Rapides N/A N/A
3. Branch Library FUHRER BRANCH
Street Address: 1264 Canterbury Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone Number: (318) 442-2483 Rapides N/A N/A
4. Branch Library GEORGIE G. JOHNSON BRANCH
Street Address: 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte, LA 71346
Phone Number: (318) 776-5153 Rapides N/A N/A
5. Branch Library GLENMORA BRANCH
Street Address: 1120 Seventh Avenue, Glenmora, LA 71433
Phone Number: (318) 748-4848 Rapides N/A N/A
6. Branch Library HINESTON BRANCH
Street Address: 1839 Highway 121, Hineston, LA 71438
Phone Number: (318) 793-8461 Rapides N/A N/A
7. Branch Library J.L. ROBERTSON BRANCH
Street Address: 809 Tioga High School Road, Ball, LA 71405
Phone Number: (318) 640-3098 Rapides N/A N/A
8. Branch Library MARTIN BRANCH
Street Address: 801 West Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA 71360
Phone Number: (318) 442-7575 Rapides N/A N/A
9. Branch Library MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL BRANCH
Street Address: 3311 Third Street, Alexandria, LA 71302
Phone Number: (318) 445-3912 Rapides N/A N/A
10. Library System RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone Number: (318) 445-6436 Rapides 781,404 508,140
11. Central Library RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone Number: (318) 445-6436 Rapides N/A N/A
12. Bookmobile RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY BOOKMOBILES
411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone Number: (318) 445-6436 Rapides N/A N/A
Overview of Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Alexandria and as of 2000, the population is 126,337.
History
Rapides Parish was formed in 1807 by the government of the Orleans Territory.
Geography
The parish has a total area of 3,527 km2 (1,362 mi2). 3,425 km2 (1,323 mi2) of it is land and 102 km2 (39 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 2.89% water.
Adjacent parishes
Grant Parish (north)
La Salle Parish (northeast)
Avoyelles Parish (east)
Evangeline Parish (southeast)
Allen Parish (southwest)
Vernon Parish (west)
Natchitoches Parish (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 126,337 people, 47,120 households, and 33,125 families residing in the parish. The population density is 37/km2 (96/mi2). There are 52,038 housing units at an average density of 15/km2 (39/mi2). The racial makeup of the parish is 66.51% White, 30.43% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 47,120 households out of which 34.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.70% are married couples living together, 16.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% are non-families. 26.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the parish the population is spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 91.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.00 males.
The median income for a household in the parish is $29,856, and the median income for a family is $36,671. Males have a median income of $29,775 versus $20,483 for females. The per capita income for the parish is $16,088. 20.50% of the population and 16.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.30% of those under the age of 18 and 16.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Rapides Parish, Louisiana has the following cities and towns:
