Coushatta, Louisiana
Coushatta: Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Coushatta is a city located in the county of Red River Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,964 and a population density of 221 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,711 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Coushatta
| Population : | 1,711 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Red River Parish |
| Different from : | Coushatta |
| Postal code : | 71019 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 8.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Capital city : | Coushatta is capital of Red River Parish |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:46:32 (21st September 2024) |
| Density : | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Coushatta is located at 32°0'54"N 93°20'32"W (32.0148800, -93.3421200).
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Official website of Coushatta
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Coushatta decreased by 14.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,964 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,953 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,947 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,920 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,874 | -2.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,861 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,839 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,813 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,809 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,787 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,711 | -4.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,681 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,636 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,646 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,638 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,610 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,998 |
Coushatta zip code is 71019.
County name: Red River, County
fips: 22081
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,998 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $138,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,179 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $474 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $641 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 18 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,130 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,127 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 245,973 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,318 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,049 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,549 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,453 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 514 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,839 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 166,703 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 10.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,349 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,599 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,512 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,336 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 35.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 575.62 |
People born in Coushatta (13)
People born in Coushatta, including basketball player Vickie Johnson, murderer Robert Charles Browne, politician Donald G. Kelly, .
List
- Douglas Fowler (American politician) he was born in 26/04/1906
- Elmo Pearce Lee (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/02/1882
- H. M. Fowler (American politician and insurance agent) he was born in 13/02/1918
- Margie Singleton (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 05/10/1935
- Tony Brewer (American baseball player) he was born in 25/11/1957
- James M. McLemore (Louisiana politician and cattleman) he was born in 06/04/1907
- John Hilliard (American football player) he was born in 16/04/1976
- Henry Bethard (American lawyer and former state legislator) he was born in 09/12/1924
- S. M. Morgan, Jr. (American state legislator) he was born in 29/07/1922
- Guy Allen (American rodeo performer) he was born in 05/09/1958
Schools in Coushatta
College & universities near Coushatta, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160038 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches (LA) | 71497-0002 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Coushatta, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
Post offices near Coushatta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Coushatta Post Office | Coushatta (LA) | 71019 |
Other cities in Red River Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Red River Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Summit | 289 | Village in Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Edgefield | 185 | Suburb village of Coushatta, located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Coushatta distances to largest Louisiana cities
