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The Town of Grand Isle had a population of 623 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Grand Isle ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Grand Isle is located at latitude 29.2366 and longitude -89.9873 in Jefferson Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Grand Isle encompass a land area of 6.4 sq. miles and a water area of 1.77 sq. miles. Jefferson Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Grand Isle has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Grand Isle is located within Parish Governing Authority District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jefferson Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 623 (100%) |
| Population Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $0 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,624 |
| Median Home Value | $269,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,562 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 308 (19.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 45 (2.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,209 (77.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 353 |
| Average Household Size | 1.72 |
| Family Households | 200 (56.7%) |
The table below compares Grand Isle to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 327 | 33rd |
| Population Density | # 432 | 12th |
| Median Household Income | # 489 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 216 | 56th |
| Diversity Index | # 442 | 10th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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