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Grand Isle

Louisiana · 1,005 residents · 6.404 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 536 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $202,700. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
−35%since 2000
from 1,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
157 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+30%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5318071K1K2K1990201020202024Grand Isle
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,073
+64%since 2000
from $18,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,700
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
20.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(929)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(30)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.3%(33)
Diversity Score16.8%(169)
Diversity Score
17
+252%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+136%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

Grand Isle, Louisiana has about 1,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Grand Isle, Louisiana expensive?

In Grand Isle, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $202,700, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Isle, Louisiana?

About 12.7% 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 25.9% 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 467 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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