| Place Name | Cottonport |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71327 |
| County | Avoyelles Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 318 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,886 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 0.85% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 59.65% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 5th |
| State House Districts | 28 |
| State Senate Districts | 28 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 38.97% |
| African American | 59.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.74% |