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Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 548 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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Grosse Tete has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
−18%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+23%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2264286308321K1990201020202024Grosse Tete
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,734 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,208
+104%since 2000
from $12,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(359)
Black30.3%(166)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.5%(14)
Diversity Score59.5%(326)
Diversity Score
60
−5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

Grosse Tete, Louisiana has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Tete, Louisiana earns about $45,417 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Tete, Louisiana?

About 10.0% 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 28.4% 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 48 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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