City

Cotton Valley, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,350Population
💰$39,035Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$58,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.1% Female 59.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Black: 40.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White57.9%
Black40.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate368 (50%)
Some College92 (12.5%)
Associates98 (13.3%)
Bachelors99 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree77 (10.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,035 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$58,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units687
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Cotton Valley, LA

Cotton Valley is a city in Louisiana, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,350 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Cotton Valley is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,035 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cotton Valley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cotton Valley is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.93%).

Cotton Valley, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Cotton Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71018 1,350 $39,035 $58,000 $623 0.9% 23.9% 77.1%