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Grand Isle

Louisiana · 1,012 residents (2025 est.) · 6.404 sq mi
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Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 918 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $269,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
623
−60%since 2000
from 1,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+47%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,012 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5318071K1K2K1990201020202024Grand Isle
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,624
+62%since 2000
from $18,330 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+48%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing25.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
77.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,463)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(590)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(23)
Diversity Score12.7%(79)
Diversity Score
13
+166%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

Grand Isle, Louisiana has about 623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Grand Isle, Louisiana expensive?

In Grand Isle, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $269,500.

How educated are people in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Isle, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

About 36.5% of people in Grand Isle, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Isle, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Isle, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 849 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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