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Cottonport, LA

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Population
1,916
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
56 ft
Median Home Value
$88,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$738/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$31,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cottonport

Tucked into central Louisiana's Avoyelles Parish, Cottonport is a quiet, close-knit town of about 2,000 residents. True to its name, the community got its start as a busy shipping hub for cotton along Bayou Rouge, but today it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life. Daily routines revolve around neighborhood schools, local churches, and hometown shops, giving the area a warm, grounded feel from the moment you arrive.

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Community spirit runs deep here, highlighted each winter by the annual Christmas festival and parade that brings families together downtown. While Cottonport offers peaceful surroundings and open farmland, residents are just a short drive from larger parish hubs like Marksville for additional shopping, dining, and healthcare. It is an appealing option for anyone hoping to settle into a friendly, traditional Louisiana community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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