Cotton Valley is a town in central Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cotton Valley had a population of 787.[3]
Cotton Valley, Louisiana | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Downtown Cotton Valley with United States Post Office at the right and municipal building at the left | |
 Location of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′49″N 93°25′22″W / 32.81361°N 93.42278°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Webster |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 787 |
| • Density | 299.0/sq mi (115.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-17915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406318[1] |
| Website | cottonvalleylouisiana.net (archived) |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1,133 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,188 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,145 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,261 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,445 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,130 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,189 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,009 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 787 | −22.0% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 747 | [4]  | −5.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 380 | 48.28% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 362 | 46.0% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 1.52% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 787 people, 444 households, and 289 families residing in the town.
Arts and culture
editA public library replaced the former facility in the old office of Dr. John Pugh, a long-time Cotton Valley physician, who began his practice in 1902.[7]
Government
editCotton Valley was established in the mid-19th century, and incorporated in 1944 when J. B. Roby, a Democrat, became its first mayor.[8] In 1946, Roby was succeeded by A. C. Borland,[9] who served a total of 22 years. An insurance agent, Borland did not seek reelection in 1968 and was succeeded by E. M. Hollingsworth.[10] Borland was credited with the building of the Cotton Valley city hall, recreation center and municipal park.[11] Keith Chanler {Republican} was elected mayor in 2000 and again in 2004 and chose not to run in 2008.
Comerdis Phillips was elected mayor in 2008[12] Joseph Alexander became mayor in 2016.[13]
Notable people
edit- Ken Beck, defensive tackle in the NFL Green Bay Packers;[14] born in Minden
- Roger Carr, former National Football League wide receiver who played for various teams.
- The Cox Family consists of Cotton Valley natives noted for their Bluegrass music.
References
edit- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cotton Valley, Louisiana
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ↑ Minden Herald, September 24, 1948, p. 1
- ↑ Minden Herald, April 14, 1944, p. 1
- ↑ "Borland Re-elected in Cotton Valley", Minden Herald, April 12, 1956, p. 1
- ↑ Minden Press-Herald, June 27, 1968, p. 1
- ↑ Minden Press-Herald, January 27, 1987, p. 3
- ↑ "Louisiana primary election returns, October 4, 2008". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Cotton Valley Mayor-elect takes oath of office". Minden Press-Herald. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Ken Beck". National Football League. Retrieved August 8, 2011.