Cotton Valley, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cotton Valley, Louisiana
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Downtown Cotton Valley with United States Post Office at the right and municipal building at the left
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Location of Cotton Valley in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 787 |
| • Density | 299.01/sq mi (115.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-17915 |
| Website | cottonvalleylouisiana.net (archived) |
Cotton Valley is a small town located in the middle of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,010 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 787.
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History of Cotton Valley
Early Days and Mayors
Cotton Valley was started in the mid-1800s. It officially became a town in 1944. That's when J. B. Roby became its first mayor. A mayor is the leader of a town or city.
In 1946, A. C. Borland took over as mayor. He served for a long time, 22 years in total! He helped build the town hall, a recreation center, and a park. Later mayors included Keith Chanler and Joseph Alexander.
Marlon Pope Special Learning Center
Cotton Valley was also home to the Marlon Pope Special Learning Center. This center was named after Chester Marlon Pope. He was an important community leader in the area.
Where is Cotton Valley?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cotton Valley covers about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Cotton Valley
This table shows the population changes in Cotton Valley over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Cotton Valley in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 380 | 48.28% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 362 | 46.0% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.91% |
| Other/Mixed | 18 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 1.52% |
In 2020, there were 787 people living in Cotton Valley. These people made up 444 households and 289 families.
Arts and Culture
Cotton Valley has a public library. It used to be in the old office of Dr. John Pugh. He was a doctor in Cotton Valley for many years, starting in 1902.
Famous People from Cotton Valley
- Ken Beck: He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers. He also taught in the Cotton Valley school system.
- Roger Carr: He was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played for teams like the Baltimore Colts and Seattle Seahawks. Roger grew up in Cotton Valley.
- The Cox Family: This music group is from Cotton Valley. They are famous for their bluegrass, country, and gospel music. They have been performing since 1976. The group has won two Grammy Awards and a gold record. They also helped with the music for the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?.
See also
In Spanish: Cotton Valley para niños
