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Cotton Valley

Louisiana · 1,009 residents · 2.632 sq mi
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Cotton Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,630. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,900. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,009
−15%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6468119761K1K1990201020202024Cotton Valley
2024701
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,630
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,807
+33%since 2000
from $12,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(660)
Black41.9%(498)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(750)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(534)
Black44.7%(451)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.7%(18)
Diversity Score65.4%(660)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

Cotton Valley, Louisiana has about 1,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cotton Valley, Louisiana earns about $29,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cotton Valley, Louisiana expensive?

In Cotton Valley, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cotton Valley, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

About 23.6% of people in Cotton Valley, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cotton Valley, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cotton Valley, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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