State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
931.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.85% (-16)
Growth Since 2010
-6.88% (-138)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Cottonport, Louisiana Population 2021
1,868
Cottonport is a city located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,868, it is the 123rd largest city in Louisiana and the 7871st largest city in the United States . Cottonport is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -6.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,006 in 2010. Cottonport reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Cottonport has a population density of 932 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cottonport is $47,739 with a poverty rate of 45.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $624 per month, and the median house value is $98,000. The median age in Cottonport is 33.1 years, 32.4 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Cottonport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonportwas:
- Black or African American: 56.65%
- White: 42.67%
- Two or more races: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Cottonport, Louisiana is 1,868 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,900.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,006.
Cottonport, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 997 | 56.65% |
| White | 751 | 42.67% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.68% |
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Cottonport Population by Race
Cottonport Population Pyramid $2021
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Cottonport Population by Age
Cottonport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 711 | 2.46 | 49.9 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.26 | 33 |
| Married | 190 | 2.69 | 90.5 |
| Female | 188 | 3.48 | 39.4 |
| Male | 57 | 4.16 | 31.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Cottonport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 9.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 28.44% |
| High School Graduate | 230 | 22.95% |
| Some College | 208 | 20.76% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.39% |
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Cottonport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cottonport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 342 | 101 |
| Black | 493 | 275 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 4 | |
| Hispanic | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 69.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.45%.
Cottonport Educational Attainment by Race
Cottonport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cottonport Language by Age
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Cottonport Language
93.32% of Cottonport residents speak only English, while 6.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.49% of the population.
Cottonport Language
Cottonport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 997 | 653 | 65.50% |
| White | 748 | 154 | 20.59% |
45.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.47%
Male Poverty Rate
47.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cottonport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonport is Black, with 65.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonport is White, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.82%.
Cottonport Poverty
Cottonport Poverty Rate by Education
Cottonport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Cottonport Married by Age and Sex
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Cottonport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Cottonport Marital Status by Race
Cottonport Marital Status
Cottonport Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 9.69% |
| Black | 23 | 3.81% |
Cottonport Veterans by Race
Cottonport Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cottonport Veterans by Education
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50.9%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
Cottonport Employment by Age
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Cottonport Employment by Race
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Cottonport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.98%
Born in Cottonport
99.83%
Native Born
0.17%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.83% of Cottonport residents were born in the United States, with 93.98% having been born in Louisiana. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cottonport Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,868 | -16 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 1,884 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 1,900 | -16 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,916 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,939 | -10 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,949 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 1,949 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,954 | -10 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 1,964 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 1,980 | -12 | -0.60% |
| 2011 | 1,992 | -20 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 2,012 | 0.00% |