Cotton Valley, Louisiana is a small rural community with a population of 1,677 people. The population density of the area is 19 people per square mile, significantly less than the population density of the US as a whole (93 people per square mile). Despite its small size, Cotton Valley has plenty to offer for local residents and visitors alike.
The downtown area of Cotton Valley has several businesses such as Papa's Pizzeria, Yank's Auto Shop, and Lula’s Beauty Salon that serve the community year round. There are also several organizations in Cotton Valley, such as the Lions Club and United Way which provide support for members of the local community. Additionally, outdoor activities can be enjoyed all year long such as fishing at Lake Bistineau and hiking in nearby Kisatchie National Forest.
For those who love sports, there are many local teams in Cotton Valley including youth baseball and softball leagues run by the Cotton Valley Recreation District and adult basketball leagues hosted each summer at North Webster High School. The area also boasts two annual sporting events -- an ATV race at Camp Van Dorn every April and an off-road race put on by MudBuddies every October.
The population in Cotton Valley (zip 71018) is 1,677. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cotton Valley (zip 71018) is 32.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cotton Valley (zip 71018) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cotton Valley (zip 71018)
- 46.9% are married
- 16.6% are divorced
- 13.8% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Cotton Valley (zip 71018)
- 47.8% are White
- 51.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander