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

763

Population
Growth Rate

-1.13%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

54.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

320

Total Housing Units

377


Owner Occupied

233

Renter Occupied

87

Vacant

57

Median Home Value

$169,595


Average Home Value

$217,167

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.98%

Income Projection

Median Household

$31,557 $33,620


Average Household

$51,868 $55,823


Per Capita

$21,842 $24,095

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

52

Total Employed

492

Workers 16+

290

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

160

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

93

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

93

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

62

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

40

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

35

Some
High School

88

Graduated
High School

191

Associates
Degree

28

Bachelor's
Degree

40

Graduate
Degree

59

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

105

Non-Resident Commuters

169

Drive Alone

255

Carpooled

33

Public

0

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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