Cottonport, LA

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Cottonport Overview

1,734
TOTAL POPULATION
496
MALE POPULATION
1,238
FEMALE POPULATION
40.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
249.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
24.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,658
PER CAPITA INCOME
$32,141
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,676
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
63.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
36.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
664
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cottonport Zip Codes

Cottonport Area Codes

Race in Cottonport

The most populous races in Cottonport are Black / African American (959 | 55.3%), White / Caucasian (678 | 39.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (107 | 6.2%).
Race in Cottonport
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.4%
Black / African American95955.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1076.2%
Native / Alaskan110.6%
White / Caucasian67839.1%
Two or more Races804.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,734100.0%

Ancestry in Cottonport

The most populous ancestries reported in Cottonport are French (222 | 12.8%), German (154 | 8.9%), Irish (133 | 7.7%), Mexican (107 | 6.2%), and American (59 | 3.4%), together accounting for 38.9% of all Cottonport residents.
Ancestry in Cottonport
Ancestry# Population% Population
American593.4%
Cajun40.2%
Canadian90.5%
Cherokee20.1%
English291.7%
French22212.8%
French Canadian130.7%
German1548.9%
Irish1337.7%
Italian20.1%
Mexican1076.2%
Mexican American Indian110.6%
Norwegian40.2%
Scottish40.2%
Thai60.4%
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Immigrants in Cottonport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cottonport came from Central America (75 | 4.3%), Latin America (75 | 4.3%), Mexico (75 | 4.3%), Asia (4 | 0.2%), and India (4 | 0.2%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Cottonport residents.
Immigrants in Cottonport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia40.2%
Central America754.3%
India40.2%
Latin America754.3%
Mexico754.3%
South Central Asia40.2%
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Sex and Age in Cottonport

Sex and Age in Cottonport

The most populous age groups in Cottonport are 5 to 9 Years (93 | 18.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (247 | 20.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cottonport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (1.2%)247 (20.0%)
5 to 9 Years93 (18.8%)18 (1.5%)
10 to 14 Years85 (17.1%)73 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years28 (5.7%)194 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Years50 (10.1%)82 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years4 (0.8%)73 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)61 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years34 (6.9%)41 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years25 (5.0%)128 (10.3%)
45 to 49 Years4 (0.8%)33 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years36 (7.3%)88 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years48 (9.7%)49 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years30 (6.0%)48 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years7 (1.4%)20 (1.6%)
70 to 74 Years5 (1.0%)28 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years41 (8.3%)26 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (0.9%)
Total496 (100.0%)1,238 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cottonport

Median Family Size in Cottonport

The median family size in Cottonport is 3.33 persons per family, with single female/mother families (308 | 67.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15 | 3.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cottonport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple136 (29.6%)3.32
Single Male/Father15 (3.3%)2.73
Single Female/Mother308 (67.1%)3.36
Total Families459 (100.0%)3.33

Median Household Size in Cottonport

The median household size in Cottonport is 2.83 persons per household, with single male/father households (15 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (151 | 24.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cottonport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple136 (22.3%)3.44
Single Male/Father15 (2.5%)3.80
Single Female/Mother308 (50.5%)3.41
Non-family151 (24.7%)1.01
Total Households610 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonport

Out of a total of 610 households in Cottonport, 459 (75.2%) are family households, while 151 (24.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 255, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 149.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-149 (24.4%)
2-Person Households106 (17.4%)2 (0.3%)
3-Person Households255 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households74 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (75.2%)151 (24.7%)

Female Fertility in Cottonport

Fertility by Age in Cottonport

Average fertility rate in Cottonport is 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 255.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cottonport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (12.7%)41.0
20 to 34 years55 (87.3%)255.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonport

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Cottonport

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cottonport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma38 (60.3%)262.0
College or Associate's Degree25 (39.7%)203.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonport

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)

Income in Cottonport

Income Overview in Cottonport

Per Capita Income in Cottonport is $16,658, while median incomes of families and households are $32,141 and $31,676 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,734$16,658
Median Family Income459$32,141
Mean Family Income459$50,112
Median Household Income610$31,676
Mean Household Income610$44,892
Income Deficit459$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,73463.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,73436.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7340.43

Earnings by Sex in Cottonport

Average Earnings in Cottonport are $25,689, $65,083 for men and $23,958 for women, a difference of 63.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Cottonport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male160 (23.3%)$65,083
Female527 (76.7%)$23,958
Total687 (100.0%)$25,689

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonport

The most common earnings brackets in Cottonport are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (38 | 23.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (127 | 24.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14 (8.7%)101 (19.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (2.5%)18 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (9.4%)38 (7.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (5.0%)1 (0.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (3.1%)18 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)19 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)35 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (1.9%)9 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)42 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (10.6%)32 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (1.3%)127 (24.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (0.6%)14 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)35 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (1.9%)14 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (4.4%)14 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (14.4%)1 (0.2%)
$100,000+20 (12.5%)7 (1.3%)
Total160 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonport

Average earnings in Cottonport are $66,125 for men and $30,258 for women, a difference of 54.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,556, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $66,542. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,500, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,384.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$66,542$30,931
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$95,556$23,384
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$66,125$30,258

Family Income in Cottonport

Family Income Brackets in Cottonport

According to the Cottonport family income data, there are 120 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cottonport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000143.1%
$10,000 to $14,999286.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998117.6%
$25,000 to $34,99912026.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994910.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997716.8%
$75,000 to $99,999418.9%
$100,000 to $149,999296.3%
$150,000 to $199,999204.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonport

5-person families (24 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Cottonport with $76,136 per family, while 2-person families (125 | 27.2%) have the highest median income of $34,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families125 (27.2%)$68,375
3-Person Families258 (56.2%)$31,090
4-Person Families52 (11.3%)$0
5-Person Families24 (5.2%)$76,136
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total459 (100.0%)$32,141

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonport

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners78 (17.0%)$27,885
1 Earner170 (37.0%)$24,756
2 Earners210 (45.8%)$43,417
3+ Earners1 (0.2%)$0
Total459 (100.0%)$32,141

Household Income in Cottonport

Household Income Brackets in Cottonport

With 122 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Cottonport, accounting for 20.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Cottonport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006310.3%
$10,000 to $14,999416.7%
$15,000 to $24,99911018.0%
$25,000 to $34,99912220.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997812.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998113.3%
$75,000 to $99,9996610.8%
$100,000 to $149,999294.8%
$150,000 to $199,999203.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonport

The median household income in Cottonport is $31,676, with the highest median household income of $37,188 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 213 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 10 households (1.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (1.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years277 (45.4%)$31,636
45 to 64 Years213 (34.9%)$37,188
65+ Years110 (18.0%)$29,231
Total610 (100.0%)$31,676

Poverty in Cottonport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonport

With 36.7% poverty level for males and 23.9% for females among the residents of Cottonport, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 21 females (87.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)29 (11.7%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years24 (49.0%)6 (12.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)21 (87.5%)
16 and 17 Years13 (50.0%)25 (32.5%)
18 to 24 Years24 (46.2%)43 (24.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)56 (41.8%)
35 to 44 Years4 (6.8%)7 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years12 (30.0%)79 (65.3%)
55 to 64 Years16 (20.5%)9 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (25.0%)
75 Years and over6 (14.6%)7 (12.7%)
Total180 (36.7%)294 (23.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonport

According to the poverty statistics in Cottonport, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)218 (88.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (40.0%)34 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years25 (51.0%)41 (87.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.5%)
16 and 17 Years13 (50.0%)52 (67.5%)
18 to 24 Years28 (53.8%)132 (75.4%)
25 to 34 Years4 (100.0%)78 (58.2%)
35 to 44 Years55 (93.2%)162 (95.9%)
45 to 54 Years28 (70.0%)42 (34.7%)
55 to 64 Years62 (79.5%)88 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years12 (100.0%)36 (75.0%)
75 Years and over35 (85.4%)48 (87.3%)
Total310 (63.3%)934 (76.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cottonport show that 1.5% or 2 of the total 136 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children90 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonport

According to the poverty data in Cottonport, 80.0% or 12 single-father households and 34.1% or 105 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (80.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (80.0%)77 (30.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (80.0%)105 (34.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonport

The poverty data for Cottonport shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 117 of the single-parent households (36.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)89 (33.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (1.5%)117 (36.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Cottonport

Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonport

Among the 624 employed individuals in Cottonport, private company employees (438 | 70.2%), state government employees (120 | 19.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (40 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees43870.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)40.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations406.4%
Local Government Employees50.8%
State Government Employees12019.2%
Federal Government Employees172.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total624100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cottonport

According to the labor force statistics for Cottonport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,188), 55.9% or 664 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.4% or 57 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.9% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cottonport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years93 (47.0%)12 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Years25 (18.9%)2 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years60 (77.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years57 (93.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years203 (89.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years126 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years67 (69.1%)8 (11.9%)
60 to 64 Years31 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total664 (55.9%)22 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonport

According to labor force statistics for Cottonport, 77.5% of individuals (544) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (702) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.2% or 52 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School195 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma134 (85.9%)9 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree163 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (77.5%)11 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cottonport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonport are Management (128 | 19.9%), Community & Social Service (59 | 9.2%), Education, Arts & Media (37 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 4.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (22 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cottonport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonport, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cottonport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Business & Financial17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Health Technologists3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (13.3%)208 (86.7%)
Total (Overall)153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cottonport are Healthcare Support (112 | 17.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (110 | 17.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Cottonport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cottonport, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (68.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (10.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cottonport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (10.9%)98 (89.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)27 (10.4%)233 (89.6%)
Total (Overall)153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cottonport are Office & Administration (42 | 6.5%), and Sales & Related (14 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cottonport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cottonport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Office & Administration8 (19.1%)34 (80.9%)
Total (Category)8 (14.3%)48 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cottonport are Construction & Extraction (21 | 3.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cottonport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cottonport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cottonport are Production (34 | 5.3%), Material Moving (17 | 2.6%), and Transportation (10 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cottonport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cottonport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonport

Employment Industries in Cottonport

The major employment industries in Cottonport include Health Care & Social Assistance (200 | 31.1%), Educational Services (133 | 20.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (72 | 11.2%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (64 | 10.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (43 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Cottonport

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonport

The Cottonport industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Utilities (97.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Manufacturing4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (23.3%)33 (76.7%)
Utilities36 (97.3%)1 (2.7%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (3.0%)194 (97.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation34 (53.1%)30 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Public Administration4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total153 (23.8%)489 (76.2%)

Education in Cottonport

School Enrollment in Cottonport

The most common levels of schooling among the 558 students in Cottonport are high school (303 | 54.3%), middle school (130 | 23.3%), and elementary school (84 | 15.0%).
School Enrollment in Cottonport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School8415.0%
Middle School13023.3%
High School30354.3%
College / Undergraduate417.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total558100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonport

Out of a total of 558 students who are enrolled in schools in Cottonport, 14 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 544 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (10.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 84 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds126 (90.0%)14 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (97.5%)14 (2.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonport

Visual & performing arts (19 | 23.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (17 | 21.0%), education (17 | 21.0%), psychology (8 | 9.9%), and literature & languages (7 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Cottonport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics56.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1721.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology89.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering33.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business56.2%
Education1721.0%
Literature & Languages78.6%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1923.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cottonport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cottonport are males with 2 vehicles (55, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (104, making up 11.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (8.1%)12 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle49 (32.9%)139 (29.4%)
2 Vehicles55 (36.9%)104 (22.0%)
3 Vehicles17 (11.4%)209 (44.3%)
4 Vehicles16 (10.7%)8 (1.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)472 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cottonport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cottonport are 5 to 9 minutes (253 commuters, 41.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (102 commuters, 16.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (65 commuters, 10.6%).
Commute Time in Cottonport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes30.5%
5 to 9 Minutes25341.2%
10 to 14 Minutes335.4%
15 to 19 Minutes10216.6%
20 to 24 Minutes406.5%
25 to 29 Minutes10.2%
30 to 34 Minutes284.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes30.5%
45 to 59 Minutes6510.6%
60 to 89 Minutes264.2%
90 or more Minutes609.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Cottonport

The most common commute times in Cottonport are 90 or more minutes (55 commuters, 36.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (236 commuters, 50.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cottonport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (11.4%)236 (50.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes7 (4.7%)26 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes31 (20.8%)71 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (8.1%)28 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (11.4%)48 (10.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (2.7%)22 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes55 (36.9%)5 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cottonport are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (41, 27.5%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (120, 25.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM41 (27.5%)74 (15.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14 (9.4%)120 (25.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (4.7%)19 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (15.4%)106 (22.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (15.4%)37 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (13.4%)44 (9.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (2.7%)9 (1.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)8 (1.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (11.4%)18 (3.9%)
Total149 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cottonport

Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonport

Of the total 610 dwellings in Cottonport, owner-occupied units account for 401 (65.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 209 (34.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40165.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20934.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units610100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonport

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14924.4%
2-Person Household10817.7%
3-Person Household25541.8%
4+ Person Household9816.1%
Total Housing Units610100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household54 (36.2%)95 (63.8%)
2-Person Household94 (87.0%)14 (13.0%)
3-Person Household209 (82.0%)46 (18.0%)
4+ Person Household44 (44.9%)54 (55.1%)
Total Housing Units401 (65.7%)209 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School145 (68.1%)68 (31.9%)
High School Diploma93 (67.4%)45 (32.6%)
College/Associate Degree104 (52.0%)96 (48.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12821.0%
35 to 44 Years15926.1%
45 to 54 Years13522.1%
55 to 64 Years7812.8%
65 to 74 Years315.1%
75 to 84 Years6811.2%
85 Years and Over111.8%
Total610100.0%

Housing Finances in Cottonport

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonport

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied401 (65.7%)$42,708
Renter-Occupied209 (34.3%)$18,750
Average610 (100.0%)$31,676

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (3.0%)35 (16.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (4.2%)24 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (1.3%)40 (19.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99937 (9.2%)28 (13.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999107 (26.7%)15 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (15.7%)15 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99981 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (7.5%)36 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99929 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more20 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total401 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30037 (9.2%)8 (3.8%)
$300 to $49973 (18.2%)13 (6.2%)
$500 to $79949 (12.2%)85 (40.7%)
$800 to $99955 (13.7%)31 (14.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499167 (41.6%)17 (8.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total401 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cottonport

Housing Structures in Cottonport

Housing Structures in Cottonport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached47277.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments304.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments254.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101.6%
10 or more Apartments20.3%
Mobile Home / Other7111.6%
Total610100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached352 (74.6%)120 (25.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other49 (69.0%)22 (31.0%)
Total401 (65.7%)209 (34.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.0%)42 (20.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms280 (69.8%)115 (55.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms76 (19.0%)33 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms41 (10.2%)19 (9.1%)
Total401 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas277 (69.1%)117 (56.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity115 (28.7%)92 (44.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total401 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonport

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (3.0%)34 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle138 (34.4%)101 (48.3%)
2 Vehicles110 (27.4%)60 (28.7%)
3 or more Vehicles141 (35.2%)14 (6.7%)
Total401 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cottonport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cottonport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units128273
Median Property Value$77,800$85,100
Median Household Income$26,250$20
Monthly Housing Costs$376$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (7.8%)13 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99973 (57.0%)145 (53.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99923 (18.0%)115 (42.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (9.4%)3 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (40.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (10.2%)7 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (10.9%)94 (34.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (7.8%)49 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (14.1%)71 (26.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (7.0%)12 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)20 (7.3%)
Total128 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x30 (23.4%)44,958 (16,468.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x39 (30.5%)100 (36.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (7.8%)153 (56.0%)
4.0x or more49 (38.3%)13 (4.8%)
Total128 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80079 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)241 (88.3%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cottonport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years256 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years469 (97.9%)10 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years114 (70.8%)47 (29.2%)
26 to 34 Years78 (69.6%)34 (30.4%)
35 to 44 Years213 (93.4%)15 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years124 (77.0%)37 (23.0%)
55 to 64 Years167 (95.4%)8 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,577 (90.9%)157 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born256 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen469 (97.9%)10 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen114 (70.8%)47 (29.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000382 (84.1%)72 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999617 (93.6%)42 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999238 (94.1%)15 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999216 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
$100,000 and over122 (88.4%)16 (11.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6256 (97.7%)10 (3.8%)
6 to 18 Years348 (72.7%)163 (34.0%)
19 to 25 Years93 (57.8%)29 (18.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (34.8%)53 (47.3%)
35 to 44 Years136 (59.7%)95 (41.7%)
45 to 54 Years64 (39.8%)60 (37.3%)
55 to 64 Years79 (45.1%)143 (81.7%)
65 to 74 Years60 (100.0%)35 (58.3%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)64 (66.7%)
Total1,171 (67.5%)652 (37.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (19.6%)59 (30.7%)
18 to 34 Years22 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (28.8%)91 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (100.0%)21 (43.8%)
75 Years and over23 (56.1%)14 (25.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cottonport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cottonport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (11.3%)16 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (41.7%)2 (4.2%)
75 Years and over21 (51.2%)1 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cottonport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (17.7%)
18 to 34 Years22 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (27.1%)
75 Years and over13 (31.7%)9 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cottonport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years40 (19.6%)59 (30.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.3%)18 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (50.0%)7 (14.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cottonport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (17.7%)
18 to 34 Years22 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (15.2%)57 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (8.3%)20 (41.7%)
75 Years and over20 (48.8%)12 (21.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cottonport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (17.7%)
18 to 34 Years22 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (6.2%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (39.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (16.4%)

Technology Access in Cottonport

Computing Device Access in Cottonport

Computing Device Access in Cottonport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42269.2%
Smartphone51183.8%
Tablet28747.0%
No Computing Device538.7%
Total610100.0%

Internet Access in Cottonport

Internet Access in Cottonport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home43070.5%
Cellular Data Only447.2%
Satellite Internet345.6%
No Internet12119.8%
Total610100.0%

Cottonport Summary

Cottonport is a small town located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Atchafalaya River, approximately 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. The town was founded in 1837 and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Cottonport was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The town was named for the cotton plantations that were located in the area. The town was incorporated in 1845 and was the first town in Avoyelles Parish.
In the late 19th century, Cottonport was a major cotton-producing center. The town was home to several cotton mills and warehouses. The town was also home to a number of other businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.
In the early 20th century, the town began to decline as the cotton industry moved away. The town was hit hard by the Great Depression and many of the businesses closed. The town was also affected by the floods of 1927 and 1937.

Geography

Cottonport is located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Atchafalaya River, approximately 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. The town is located in the Central Louisiana region and is part of the Alexandria metropolitan area.
The town has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located in a flat, low-lying area and is prone to flooding.

Economy

Cottonport’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms that produce cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and auto repair shops.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The town is also home to a number of service-based businesses, including a medical clinic and a nursing home.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,250. The per capita income for the town was $14,845. About 22.2% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cottonport?
Total Population of Cottonport is 1,734.
What is the Total Male Population of Cottonport?
Total Male Population of Cottonport is 496.
What is the Total Female Population of Cottonport?
Total Female Population of Cottonport is 1,238.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cottonport?
There are 40.06 Males per 100 Females in Cottonport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cottonport?
There are 249.60 Females per 100 Males in Cottonport.
What is the Median Population Age in Cottonport?
Median Population Age in Cottonport is 24.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cottonport
Average Family Size in Cottonport is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cottonport
Average Household Size in Cottonport is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cottonport?
Per Capita income in Cottonport is $16,658.
What is the Median Family Income in Cottonport?
Median Family Income in Cottonport is $32,141.
What is the Median Household income in Cottonport?
Median Household Income in Cottonport is $31,676.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cottonport?
Income or Wage Gap in Cottonport is 63.2%.
Women in Cottonport earn 36.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonport is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cottonport?
There are 664 People in the Labor Forcein in Cottonport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cottonport?
55.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Cottonport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cottonport?
Unemployment Rate in Cottonport is 3.3%.