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Cottonport, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 1,964 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.2%
 
Males: 561  (28.6%)
Females: 1,403  (71.4%)
Median resident age:

25.0 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71327.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,342 (it was $18,973 in 2000)
Cottonport:

$30,342
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,249 (it was $9,507 in 2000)

Cottonport town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,934 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
Cottonport:

$88,934
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,379; detached houses: $180,014; mobile homes: $51,094

Median gross rent in 2022: $707.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cottonport: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.6%
(7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.6% for Black residents, 86.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Cottonport, LA (2022)
    • 93554.5%Black alone
    • 56733.1%White alone
    • 1096.4%Hispanic
    • 1056.1%Two or more races
    • 60.3%Asian alone

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According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Cottonport, Louisiana as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cottonport is 179 to 1.


Crime rates in Cottonport by year

Type

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(51.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(50.7)		1
(51.1)		1
(51.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		16
(811.4)		9
(459.9)		4
(205.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		4
(202.8)		25
(1,277)		18
(926.4)		18
(926.4)		10
(514.1)		6
(311.4)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(253.5)		51
(2,606)		42
(2,162)		27
(1,390)		13
(668.4)		23
(1,194)		3
(158.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		2
(102.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(51.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		2
(101.4)		1
(51.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index201.8350.0207.9120.466.869.56.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Cottonport detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 4 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Louisiana average:

3.31
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Ancestries: French (12.1%), German (10.3%), Irish (6.2%), American (5.6%), English (2.6%), French Canadian (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1888

Elevation: 56 feet

Land area: 1.97 square miles.

Population density: 996 people per square mile   (low).

Cottonport, Louisiana map

80 residents are foreign born (4.3% Latin America).

This town:

4.7%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $329 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $207 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, LA (53.6 miles , pop. 110,257).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (65.5 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (216.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Evergreen, LA (2.0 miles ),
Plaucheville, LA (2.1 miles ),
Mansura, LA (2.2 miles ),
Moreauville, LA (2.4 miles ),
Hessmer, LA (2.5 miles ),
Bunkie, LA (2.9 miles ),
Marksville, LA (3.1 miles ),
Bordelonville, LA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 30.99 N, Longitude: 92.05 W

Area code: 318

Distribution of median household income in Cottonport, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cottonport, LA in 2022
Cottonport satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $223,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $104,500
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $82,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $59,700
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $61,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $74,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Cottonport, LA residents
Average permit cost in Cottonport, LA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Cottonport, LA
Historical housing units in Cottonport, LA

Population change in the 1990s: +192 (+9.0%).
Most common industries in Cottonport, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.6%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (13.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.0%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (16.0%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Apparel (4.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Cottonport, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.4%)

Average climate in Cottonport, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Cottonport, Louisiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 69.2. This is about average.

City:

69.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 9.74. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.74
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Cottonport-area historical tornado activity is near Louisiana state average. It is 69% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Cottonport town center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1983, a category F3 tornado 8.7 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cottonport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.2 miles away from Cottonport center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 153.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 415.8 miles away from Cottonport center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 283.4 miles away from Cottonport center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 160.8 miles away from Cottonport center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 145.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Avoyelles Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Floods: 9, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cottonport topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cottonport:

  • LEDOUX PROVOSTY SR MEMORIAL HO (Hospital, about 6 miles away; HESSMER, LA)
  • FMCNA - BUNKIE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; BUNKIE, LA)
  • BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; BUNKIE, LA)
  • BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BUNKIE, LA)
  • BUNKIE HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BUNKIE, LA)
  • HOSPICE CARE OF AVOYELLES PARISH (Hospital, about 10 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)
  • MEDISTAR HOME HEALTH OF MARKSVILLE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MARKSVILLE, LA)

Airports located in Cottonport:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cottonport:

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus (about 54 miles; Lafayette, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,378)
  • South Louisiana Community College (about 54 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 2,519)
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette (about 54 miles; Lafayette, LA; FT enrollment: 14,493)
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 60 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
  • Southern University and A & M College (about 61 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
  • Baton Rouge Community College (about 67 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 82 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)

Public high school in Cottonport:

  • AVOYELLES CORRECTIONAL CENTER (Location: 1630 PRISON ROAD, Grades: 10-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Cottonport:

Private elementary/middle school in Cottonport:

  • ST MARY'S ASSUMPTION SCHOOL (Students: 197, Location: 850 FRONT ST, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Cottonport Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Cottonport include: First Evening Star Baptist Church (A), Saint Marys Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Town of Cottonport Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 220 Cottonport Avenue).

Birthplace of: Moon Ducote - Football player and coach.

Avoyelles Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.7%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
7 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
213 people in state prisons in 2000

Banks with branches in Cottonport (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: Cottonport Branch at 942 Bryan Street, branch established on 1990/06/04. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Cottonport Bank: at 153 Cottonport Avenue, branch established on 1902/07/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $336.7 mil, Deposits: $298.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Mansura Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Cottonport:

Marital status in Cottonport, LA
  • Never married: 54.9%
  • Now married: 28.2%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Cottonport:

  • High school or higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.1
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Cottonport
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Cottonport, LA (based on Avoyelles Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,40022
Evangelical Protestant4,05029
Mainline Protestant4467
Black Protestant3702
Other1763
None18,631-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
This county:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Avoyelles Parish:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Avoyelles Parish:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.7%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
State:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Avoyelles Parish:

15.9%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.0%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

39.7%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Cottonport:

30.2
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Cottonport:

21.4%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
Louisiana:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Cottonport:

35.3%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Cottonport:

50.0%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Cottonport:

80.1%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cottonport, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 11$14,740$16,0800$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$17,776$30,4734$645
Housing and Community Development (Local) 3$15,096$60,3840$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,488$20,9281$804
Sewerage 1$4,105$49,2601$665
Water Supply 1$4,112$49,3441$1,330
Judicial and Legal 1$4,517$54,2040$0
Firefighters 0$0 2$402
Totals for Government 26$63,834$29,4629$3,846

Cottonport government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $459,000 ($233.71)
    Housing and Community Development: $23,000 ($11.71)
  • Current Operations - Housing and Community Development: $416,000 ($211.81)
    Police Protection: $283,000 ($144.09)
    Water Utilities: $241,000 ($122.71)
    Sewerage: $229,000 ($116.60)
    Regular Highways: $174,000 ($88.59)
    Central Staff Services: $125,000 ($63.65)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($42.26)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($7.64)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($3.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($18.84)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($1.02)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($1.02)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($0.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $288,000 ($146.64)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($9.16)

Cottonport government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $195,000 ($99.29)
    Housing and Community Development: $129,000 ($65.68)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $232,000 ($118.13)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($8.15)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($1.53)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.51)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $484,000 ($246.44)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($3.56)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($1.53)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $192,000 ($97.76)
    Public Utilities Sales: $116,000 ($59.06)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $75,000 ($38.19)
    Property: $36,000 ($18.33)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $6,000 ($3.05)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($1.53)

Cottonport government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $560,000 ($285.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $496,000 ($252.55)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($32.59)

Cottonport government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $592,000 ($301.43)

Businesses in Cottonport, LA

  • Subway: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Cottonport:

  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDYS (1520 AM; 10 kW; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSKR (1210 AM; 10 kW; DENHAM SPRINGS, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTTP (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; PINEVILLE, LA; Owner: PEOPLES BROADCAST NETWORK LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cottonport:

  • KEZP (104.3 FM; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: OWENSVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KZLG (95.9 FM; MANSURA, LA; Owner: AMY M COCO)
  • KLIL (92.1 FM; MOREAUVILLE, LA; Owner: CAJUN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZMZ (96.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAPB-FM (97.7 FM; MARKSVILLE, LA; Owner: THREE RIVERS RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRRV-FM (100.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKST (98.7 FM; OAKDALE, LA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQNZ (95.1 FM; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: FIRST NATCHEZ CORPORATION)
  • KQID-FM (93.1 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: CENLA B/C CO INC.)
  • KSMB (94.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLSA (90.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: BD OF SUPV OF LA ST U & A&M COLLEGE)
  • KEDG (106.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Cottonport:

  • K67GL (Channel 67; BUNKIE, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT B/CING. OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • KALB-TV (Channel 5; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K60GE (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KATC (Channel 3; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KATC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLFY-TV (Channel 10; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KLFY, L.P.)
  • KLPB-TV (Channel 24; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KADN (Channel 15; LAFAYETTE, LA; Owner: KADN-15, INC.)
  • K02PO (Channel 2; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • K50FI (Channel 50; OPELOUSAS, LA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • K21EL (Channel 21; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K43EI (Channel 43; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57GK (Channel 57; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K16DK (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K23DZ (Channel 23; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EG (Channel 38; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K55GT (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Cottonport fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Cottonport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • $428,000Total costs
  • 12,010Total average daily traffic
  • 1,684Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,505Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Cottonport)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • City Hall (Lat: 30.985750 Lon: -92.053167), Call Sign: KNGU690, Licensee ID: L00031803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.5000 MHz, 39.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2003, Expiration Date: 05/23/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2013, Registrant: Cottonport, Town Of, Cottonport, LA 71327

  • Lat: 30.975000 Lon: -92.019444, Call Sign: WPWT920,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.512 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2022, Expiration Date: 01/21/2033, Certifier: Gano J Bergeron Jr, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 30.986111 Lon: -92.053333, Call Sign: WQCB935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.125 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 01/26/2025, Certifier: Nicholas Descant, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 322-6825, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • COTTONPORT ELEM, 950 Lemoine Street (Lat: 30.981000 Lon: -92.053639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQND239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19475.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2010, Expiration Date: 12/23/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2021, Certifier: Josh A Roy, Registrant: Detel Wireless LLC, 2028 Hwy. 115, Mansura, LA 71350, Phone: (318) 597-0303, Fax: (318) 597-3707, Email:

  • NO02701A, 746 S. Main St. (La06640-A) (Lat: 30.984111 Lon: -92.056694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WQXD793,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 02/08/2016, Expiration Date: 02/08/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N5ADV, Grant Date: 02/27/1995, Expiration Date: 02/27/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2007, Registrant: Otis J Roy, 189 Don Dr, Cottonport, LA 71327

  • Call Sign: WB5BHI, Licensee ID: L00989051, Grant Date: 05/04/2017, Expiration Date: 05/22/2027, Registrant: Frederick A Le Mieux, 1630 Prison Rd Raymond La Borde Corr Center, Cottonport, LA 71327

  • Call Sign: KI5AYR, Licensee ID: L02202627, Grant Date: 07/24/2018, Expiration Date: 07/24/2028, Certifier: Camille I Humble, Registrant: Camille I Humble, 7140 Hwy 29, Cottonport, LA 71327

  • Call Sign: KI5WJS, Licensee ID: L02580930, Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 07/19/2032, Certifier: Jonathan D Sprague, Registrant: Jonathan D Sprague, 1525 Highway 107s, Cottonport, LA 71327-4027



FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Cottonport)
Most common first names in Cottonport, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1477.7 years
James1169.5 years
Mary1178.3 years
John1166.8 years
George1177.9 years
Frank971.7 years
Herman867.1 years
Louis872.7 years
Lillie879.7 years
Charles767.1 years
Most common last names in Cottonport, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ducote9373.7 years
Gauthier5075.0 years
Lemoine4373.7 years
Armand3872.5 years
Jeansonne2876.9 years
Gremillion2675.8 years
Firmin2177.4 years
Bordelon2074.9 years
Juneau1880.6 years
Chenevert1776.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cottonport, LA
  • 69.1%Utility gas
  • 28.7%Electricity
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cottonport, LA
  • 56.0%Utility gas
  • 44.0%Electricity


Cottonport compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Cottonport on our top lists:

  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Oceania, n.e.c. (population 500+)"
  • #33 (71327) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French first ancestries"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
There are 5 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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