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Coushatta, LA
Town in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,938
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
580
ZIP codes
0
Coushatta and its ZIP codes
Coushatta at a glance
- Coushatta is about 5.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,250 a year, 49% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,100 (56% below Louisiana) and median rent is $474 a month.
Local data for Coushatta, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coushatta, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$474/mo
Homeownership
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (61), French Americans (28), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Red River Parish. PPP loans are for Coushatta.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,032
2,519 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,634
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.6M
FY 2026, $5,593 per person
How people get to work
Coushatta, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coushatta, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coushatta, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
23.2%
U.S. 12.1% +11.1 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Coushatta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgefieldVillage | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinVillage | 8.9 mi | 11.5 |
| Hall SummitVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| PowhatanVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AshlandVillage | 15 mi | 27 |
| CamptiTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Pleasant HillVillage | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| CastorVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| MarthavilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MansfieldCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| RinggoldTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| South MansfieldVillage | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| ClarenceVillage | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| JamestownVillage | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| RobelineVillage | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coushatta, LA in?
- Coushatta is in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Coushatta, LA?
- About 1,938 people live in Coushatta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coushatta?
- Nearby places include Edgefield (1.7 mi), Martin (8.9 mi), Hall Summit (11 mi), Powhatan (13 mi), Ashland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023