Coushatta Town, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2299 people, 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 686.5 people per square mile (265.06/kmē), it is the 198th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 823 housing units at an average density of 245.7 per square mile (94.87/kmē). The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.48. In the town the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 127.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 135.6 females. The median age of the town's population was 30.4 years, The median age of males was 27.8 years, for females the median age was 32.2 years. The racial makeup of the town was 763 White, 1504 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 3 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 17 from two or more races and 9 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $15500, making its Louisiana's 21st lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $18958, making its Louisiana's 20th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10228, it is the 57th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income was $11652, Males have a median income of $15104 versus $9321 for females.
In 2000, 677 pupils and students, of which 278 are male and 399 are female, 29.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 46 nursery or pri school, 44 kindergarten, 357 elementary school, 162 high school and 68 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2299 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2299 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2289 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2245 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2222 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2215 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2192 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2150 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2128 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2114 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2088 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| Elementary school | 152 | 205 | 357 |
| High school | 70 | 92 | 162 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 58 | 68 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coushatta town, Louisiana | $15500 | $18958 | $10228 |
| Red River Parish, Louisiana | $23153 | $27870 | $12119 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |