Cottonport, LA

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    2024 Population
    1,858
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.4
    26.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.4%
    10.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $31,875
    4.96% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $88,300
    0.675% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    653
    6.87% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cottonport, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.7% of the residents in Cottonport, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cottonport, LA was $88,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

    Most people in Cottonport, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cottonport, LA was 1 car per household.

    United StatesLouisianaAvoyelles Parish, LAKisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1 PUMA, LA

    Population & Diversity

    Cottonport, LA is home to a population of 1.86k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.71% of Cottonport, LA residents were born outside of the country (69 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.12k people) in Cottonport, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 White (Non-Hispanic) and 184 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.7% of Cottonport, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cottonport, LA was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cottonport, LA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.12k ± 430
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      401 ± 129
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      184 ± 177
    5.81%
    Hispanic Population
    108 people

    In 2024, there were 2.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.12k people) in Cottonport, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 White (Non-Hispanic) and 184 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.81% of the people in Cottonport, LA are hispanic (108 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cottonport, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.71%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    69 people
    7.09%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    126 people

    As of 2024, 3.71% of Cottonport, LA residents (69 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cottonport, LA was 7.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      22 ± 25
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      10 ± 20
    3. Vietnam
      6 ± 21

    Cottonport, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cottonport, LA.

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    Health

    92% of the population of Cottonport, LA has health coverage, with 11.7% on employee plans, 57.8% on Medicaid, 7.59% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 34.1% were men and 65.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 38.9% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 34.1% were men and 65.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.97%
    Uninsured
    11.7%
    Employer Coverage
    57.8%
    Medicaid
    7.59%
    Medicare
    14%
    Non-Group
    1.02%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cottonport, LA declined by 21.4% from 10.1% to 7.97%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cottonport, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cottonport, LA employs 653 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cottonport, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (235 people), Educational Services (153 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (61 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,932), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($95,909), and Public Administration ($65,188).

    Employment

    Occupations

    653
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    6.87%
    1 Year growth
    ± 43.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cottonport, LA grew at a rate of 6.87%, from 611 employees to 653 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cottonport, LA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (175 people), Management Occupations (163 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cottonport, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    653
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    6.87%
    1 Year growth
    ± 43.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cottonport, LA grew at a rate of 6.87%, from 611 employees to 653 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cottonport, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (235 people), Educational Services (153 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (61 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cottonport, LA, though some of these residents may live in Cottonport, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,333
    Median earning men ± $33,943
    $32,714
    Median earning women ± $11,517

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($12,431).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,406), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,390).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Cottonport, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

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    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cottonport, LA was $88,300 in 2024, which is 0.265 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $88,900 to $88,300, a 0.675% decrease. The homeownership rate in Cottonport, LA is 62.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cottonport, LA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cottonport, LA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $88,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,362
    $483
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$184

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cottonport, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cottonport, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.2% of the housing units in Cottonport, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $31,875
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,306
    776
    Number of Households
    ± 201

    In 2024, the median household income of the 776 households in Cottonport, LA declined from $31,875 from the previous year's value of $33,538.

    The following chart displays the households in Cottonport, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cottonport, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.6%)
    2. Carpooled (8.27%)
    3. Other (2.81%)

    In 2024, 85.6% of workers in Cottonport, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.81%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cottonport, LA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.6% of the workforce in Cottonport, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cottonport, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cottonport, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cottonport, LA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cottonport, LA (504 out of 1.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cottonport, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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