Coushatta is a town located in Red River Parish Louisiana. Coushatta has a 2024 population of 1,655. Coushatta is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,745 in 2020.
The average household income in Coushatta is $38,952 with a poverty rate of 40.02%. The median age in Coushatta is 44.9 years: 32.3 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coushatta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,318 | 67.76% |
| White | 510 | 26.22% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 723 | 2.43 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.17 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Female | 202 | 3.13 | 14.4 | 85.6 |
| Married | 193 | 3.54 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 44 | 2.55 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 4.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 781 | 58.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 6.97% |
| Some College | 82 | 6.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 860 | 638 | 33 |
| White | 432 | 314 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 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 14.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,364 | $36,250 | $23,448 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,763 | $0 | $23,077 |
| Overall | $24,216 | $28,487 | $22,946 |
| Some College | $21,042 | $0 | $20,536 |
$24,216
Average Earnings
$28,487
Average Male
$22,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Coushatta residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,268 | 551 | 43.45% |
| Multiple | 115 | 86 | 74.78% |
| White | 374 | 67 | 17.91% |
40.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
44%
Male Poverty Rate
36.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coushatta is Multiple, with 74.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coushatta is White, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.94% |
| Some College | 32.65% |
| High School | 22.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.8% |
| Female Employed | 15.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,838 | $47,298 |
| Households | $29,477 | $38,952 |
| Married Families | $67,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,500 | $22,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.5%
Male Marriage Rate
24.9%
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
52
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 3.69% |
| White | 15 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
84.94%
Born in Coushatta
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Coushatta residents were born in the United States, with 84.94% 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 | 1,544 | -22 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 1,566 | -22 | -1.39% |
| 2027 | 1,588 | -23 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 1,611 | -22 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 1,633 | -22 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 1,655 | -23 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,678 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2022 | 1,705 | -16 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 1,721 | -24 | -1.38% |
| 2020 | 1,745 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 1,734 | -27 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 1,761 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,773 | -27 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 1,800 | -24 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 1,824 | -13 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,837 | -45 | -2.39% |
| 2013 | 1,882 | -27 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 1,909 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 1,916 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 1,928 | 0 | 0% |