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Cottonport

Louisiana · 2,023 residents · 2.005 sq mi
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Cottonport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,100. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,023
−13%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+10%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cottonport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,973 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,954
+68%since 2000
from $9,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(1,107)
Black49.5%(1,147)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(1,482)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(707)
Black58.9%(1,191)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(38)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,253)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
68.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottonport, Louisiana?

Cottonport, Louisiana has about 2,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottonport, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cottonport, Louisiana earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottonport, Louisiana expensive?

In Cottonport, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Cottonport, Louisiana?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cottonport, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottonport, Louisiana?

About 36.8% of people in Cottonport, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottonport, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottonport, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 577 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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