12 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 42,639 | 45,106 | -1.15% | 1,497 | 28 | City |
| Pineville | 2 | 13,862 | 14,381 | -0.74% | 1,099 | 13 | City |
| Ball | 3 | 3,764 | 3,948 | -0.97% | 473 | 8 | Town |
| Woodworth | 4 | 1,750 | 1,742 | 0.06% | 197 | 9 | Town |
| Glenmora | 5 | 1,021 | 1,086 | -1.26% | 590 | 2 | Town |
| Deville | 6 | 913 | 1,248 | -5.88% | 69 | 13 | CDP |
| Boyce | 7 | 866 | 890 | -0.57% | 1,711 | 1 | Town |
| Lecompte | 8 | 817 | 845 | -0.73% | 769 | 1 | Town |
| Forest Hill | 9 | 613 | 611 | 0% | 163 | 4 | Village |
| Cheneyville | 10 | 435 | 463 | -1.36% | 428 | 1 | Town |
| Echo | 11 | 365 | 275 | 7.04% | 210 | 2 | CDP |
| McNary | 12 | 198 | 201 | -0.5% | 107 | 2 | Village |
Alexandria is the largest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 42,639.
McNary is the smallest city in Rapides Parish, with a population of 198.
There are 12 cities in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.