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Cottonport, LA
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,858
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
927
ZIP codes
0
Cottonport and its ZIP codes
Cottonport at a glance
- Cottonport is about 8.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,875, 48% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,300 (59% below Louisiana) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Cottonport, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cottonport, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,875
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (159), Mexican Americans (96), Irish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Cottonport.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,879
9,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,700 per person
How people get to work
Cottonport, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cottonport, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cottonport, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Cottonport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvergreenTown | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MoreauvilleVillage | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| MansuraTown | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| HessmerVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BunkieCity | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| MarksvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BordelonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| SimmesportTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| LebeauCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| PalmettoVillage | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cottonport, LA in?
- Cottonport is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Cottonport, LA?
- About 1,858 people live in Cottonport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cottonport?
- Nearby places include Evergreen (4.1 mi), Plaucheville (4.3 mi), Moreauville (5.2 mi), Mansura (5.6 mi), Hessmer (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023