In popular culture: Cotton Plant was the birthplace of Sister Rosetta Tharpe (b.1915), who began to perform as a gospel singer in churches in the area from the age of four. "Other Idiots from Arkansas", a track from Lewis Black's The White Album, includes an alleged news story of two men who got in a truck accident near Cotton Plant when a bullet used in place of an automotive fuse fired off.
The median income for a household in the city is $13,264, and the median income for a family was $15,625. Males had a median income of $18,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,652. 47.3% of the population and 39.5% of families were below the poverty line. 66.8% of those under the age of 18 and 36.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Radio Stations:
KLMK 90.7 FM Marvell, AR Christian Contemporary
KBDO 91.7 FM Des Arc, AR Religious
KJIW (CP) 94.5 FM Helena, AR Gospel Music
KVHU 95.3 FM Judsonia, AR Harding University Variety
K242BI (KBRI) 96.3 FM Brinkley, AR Gospel Music
KTRQ 102.3 FM Colt, AR Oldies
KFLI 104.7 FM Des Arc, AR Classic Hits
KBRI 1570 AM Brinkley, AR Gospel Music
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Famous African Americans from Cotton Plant, Arkansas
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