Grand Coteau

The Grand Coteau Historic District is one of the few primarily rural districts on the National Register of Historic Places. Grand Coteau is noted for its magnificent trees that form alleys, groves and gardens. Within the district there are over 70 structures designated as architecturally significant. Creole, French, Acadian, Anglo-American and Victorian styles are reflected in the houses, stores and religious institutions. Of special significances is this last category. Grand Coteau and Catholicism have been deeply connected for over 175 years. The Church and retreat centers continue to provide extensive spiritual and educational guidance for the community and visitors from afar.

Hear the story and visit the shrine of the Miracle of Grand Coteau at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, then stop to browse the antique and gift shops, or sample the local cuisine. The shops and restaurants, all housed in renovated historic buildings are a treat in themselves.

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Grand Coteau is home to one of the areas most progressive economic development districts. The town is located at the intersection of I-49 and State Hwy 93 which is one of the areas gateway to the cultural corridor. It is a tools that community area aggressively using to create a prosperous and inviting business district for those businesses want to locate in their area.Gaubert Oil is one of the major employers in the Grand Coteau area.

 

Population

Total Population

777

Population
Growth Rate

-0.78%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

54.200

Housing & Income

Households

326

Total Housing Units

379


Owner Occupied

230

Renter Occupied

96

Vacant

53

Median Home Value

$154,688


Average Home Value

$204,348

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.16%

Income Projection

Median Household

$32,589 $34,190


Average Household

$52,242 $57,485


Per Capita

$22,010 $24,490

Workforce

Total Businesses

46

Total Employed

470

Workers 16+

294

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

160

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

81

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

81

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

60

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

40

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

35

Some
High School

107

Graduated
High School

208

Associates
Degree

38

Bachelor's
Degree

35

Graduate
Degree

49

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

141

Non-Resident Commuters

153

Drive Alone

261

Carpooled

16

Public

0

Work At Home

7

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