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Cotton Valley

Louisiana · 787 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 $18,894. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 402 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,700. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
−34%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6468119761K1K1990201020202024Cotton Valley
2024701
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,894
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,277
+21%since 2000
from $12,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$254
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(380)
Black46%(362)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score65.8%(518)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

Cotton Valley, Louisiana has about 787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cotton Valley, Louisiana earns about $18,894 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 $45,700, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Cotton Valley, Louisiana?

About 8.0% 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 44.6% 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 343 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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