Cottonport, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,951 · #115 in Louisiana
About Cottonport
Cottonport, LA is a small town located in central Louisiana counting 1,951 people who proudly call it home.
Cottonport holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 976 residents per square mile.
📰 Cottonport News Today
- New Louisiana 24-hour rainfall record confirmed near Cottonport WAFB · Jun 24
- “It should not have happened”: Flooded families demand answers after Cottonport ramp was cut KALB | News Channel 5 · Jun 23
- Keith James Gaspard Obituary (2026) - Cottonport, LA - Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Marksville Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Historic flooding overwhelms Avoyelles Parish; residents, volunteers join rescue efforts KLFY.com · Jun 19
- New Louisiana state rainfall record from Arthur's remnants WDSU · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cottonport Unique
- The only place in America named Cottonport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cottonport Museum and Cultural Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Cottonport
- Cottonport Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,951
Rank in state#115 of 304
Land area2 sq mi
Density976/sq mi
Coordinates30.9892, -92.0510