Cottonport, Louisiana

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Cottonport, Louisiana
Town
Avoyelles Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cottonport Highlighted.svg
Location of Cottonport in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°59′18″N92°03′11″W / 30.98833°N 92.05306°W / 30.98833; -92.05306
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
Parish Avoyelles
Incorporated1888
Government
 • TypeWilliam "Scotty" Scott (elected 2012)
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Land2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,023
 • Density1,008.98/sq mi (389.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71327 [2]
Area code 318
FIPS code 22-17880
Website https://townofcottonport.com

Cottonport is a town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2010 census. [3]

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History

Cottonport was founded in the early 19th century. In 1835, Joseph Ducote donated land to be used for a road and school, which was the beginnings of the community. Incorporated in 1888 along the banks of Bayou Rouge (French for "Red Bayou"). In the 19th century, large boats made their way through Cottonport with goods destined for the port of New Orleans. The bayou was deep enough to support the large boats and formed a perfect horseshoe, which allowed vessels to turn around. The boats would deliver cargo into the area and would load crops on board to take to larger ports along the route. The main crop available for exporting at that time was cotton. In fact, because so much cotton was being shipped from the port, early settlers named the village Cottonport.

Present day

Today, over 100 years after its incorporation, Cottonport retains many of its picturesque qualities. Although Bayou Rouge is no longer navigable, it continues to be used as a fishing hole. It also serves as the backdrop to the annual Cottonport Christmas Festival, held the second weekend in December, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015.

Geography

Cottonport is located at 30°59′18″N92°3′11″W / 30.98833°N 92.05306°W / 30.98833; -92.05306 (30.988465, -92.053049). [4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land. [3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900 505—
1910 86671.5%
1920 720−16.9%
1930 1,01541.0%
1940 1,19617.8%
1950 1,53428.3%
1960 1,5813.1%
1970 1,86217.8%
1980 1,9112.6%
1990 2,60036.1%
2000 2,316−10.9%
2010 2,006−13.4%
2020 2,0230.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
Cottonport town, Louisiana – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [6] Pop 2010 [7] Pop 2020 [8] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)1,10789570747.80%44.62%34.95%
Black or African American alone (NH)1,1471,0581,19149.53%52.74%58.87%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)136190.56%0.30%0.94%
Asian alone (NH)41070.17%0.50%0.35%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)0010.00%0.00%0.05%
Other race alone (NH)5140.22%0.05%0.20%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1618560.69%0.90%2.77%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2418381.04%0.90%1.88%
Total2,3162,0062,023 100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,023 people, 711 households, and 435 families residing in the town.

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Cottonport LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cottonport town, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Cottonport town, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau .
  7. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cottonport town, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau .
  8. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cottonport town, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau .
  9. ↑ "Bill Callegari's Biography". Project Vote Smart . Retrieved March 27, 2014.
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