Cotton Valley is a town located in Webster Parish Louisiana. Cotton Valley has a 2024 population of 738. Cotton Valley is currently declining at a rate of -1.73% annually and its population has decreased by -6.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 790 in 2020.
The average household income in Cotton Valley is $42,272 with a poverty rate of 33.47%. The median age in Cotton Valley is 32.5 years: 32.8 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cotton Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 372 | 52.32% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 46.55% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 253 | 2.79 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 103 | 3.76 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 90 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 57 | 3.93 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 17.94% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 1.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 39.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.46% |
| Some College | 86 | 21.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 208 | 13 |
| Black | 157 | 114 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $41,125 | $32,981 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,947 | $36,417 | $22,708 |
| Some College | $19,167 | $2,499 | $23,681 |
$23,947
Average Earnings
$36,417
Average Male
$22,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Cotton Valley residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 331 | 160 | 48.34% |
| White | 372 | 76 | 20.43% |
| Multiple | 8 | 2 | 25% |
33.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.13%
Male Poverty Rate
33.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cotton Valley is Black, with 48.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cotton Valley is White, with 20.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.78% |
| Some College | 41.26% |
| High School | 13.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 15.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,417 | $52,897 |
| Households | $26,875 | $42,272 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,500 | $17,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 11.11% |
| Black | 16 | 7.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.23%
Born in Cotton Valley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Cotton Valley residents were born in the United States, with 85.23% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 673 | -13 | -1.9% |
| 2028 | 686 | -13 | -1.86% |
| 2027 | 699 | -13 | -1.83% |
| 2026 | 712 | -13 | -1.79% |
| 2025 | 725 | -13 | -1.76% |
| 2024 | 738 | -13 | -1.73% |
| 2023 | 751 | -8 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 759 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 767 | -23 | -2.91% |
| 2020 | 790 | -147 | -15.69% |
| 2019 | 937 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 943 | -13 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 956 | -12 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 968 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 975 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 981 | -9 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 990 | -9 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 999 | -10 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 1,009 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,009 | 0 | 0% |