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Grand Isle

Louisiana · 1,296 residents · 6.404 sq mi
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Grand Isle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,326. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 245 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,296
−16%since 2000
from 1,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5318071K1K2K1990201020202024Grand Isle
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,326
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$25,195
+37%since 2000
from $18,330 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
77.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+143%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,178)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(51)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(157)
Diversity Score
12
+154%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

Grand Isle, Louisiana has about 1,296 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

The typical household in Grand Isle, Louisiana earns about $37,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Isle, Louisiana expensive?

In Grand Isle, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

About 7.5% 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 13.6% 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 176 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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