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Cottonport, LA


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Cottonport, Louisiana

Cottonport, Louisiana, in Avoyelles county, is 52 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 137 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 2,316 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Cottonport

In Cottonport, about 38% of adults are married. The faces of Cottonport are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town. People in Cottonport are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cottonport had a median family income of $21,888.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Cottonport Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cottonport that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In Cottonport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cottonport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCottonport Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cottonport Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cottonport Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cottonport, LA

Comparing Cottonport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population12
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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