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Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 647 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Grosse Tete has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,779. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
−3%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
441 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2264286308321K1990201020202024Grosse Tete
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,779
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,734 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,472
+98%since 2000
from $12,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(372)
Black42.7%(286)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(422)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(397)
Black37.6%(243)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score60.7%(393)
Diversity Score
61
−4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
10.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

Grosse Tete, Louisiana has about 647 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

The typical household in Grosse Tete, Louisiana earns about $44,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Tete, Louisiana expensive?

In Grosse Tete, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Tete, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

About 7.5% of people in Grosse Tete, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grosse Tete, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Tete, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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