Cottonport, LA is a small town in Avoyelles Parish with a population of 1,965 people as of July 2020. The population density is 931 people per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Cottonport has a few local businesses such as Kountry Kupboard Bakery & Cafe, PK's Grocery & Deli, and La Boudeaux's Home Cooking Restaurant. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available to enjoy at Cottonport like fishing, boating, and camping at nearby Catahoula Lake and Lake Chicot. There are also several organizations like the Cottonport Lions Club, the Cottonport/Moreauville Historical Society, and the St. Mary’s Catholic Church that serve and help strengthen the community. Every year there are local sporting events such as rodeos at TK Ranch Arena or baseball games at Moreauville Park.
The population in Cottonport is 1,965. There are 980 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cottonport is 21.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cottonport is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cottonport
- 36.1% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 30.5% have children, but are single
Race in Cottonport
- 43.5% are White
- 55.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander