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New Iberia, Louisiana
New Iberia, city, in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. New Iberia had 26,533 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,555 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,571 (±54). GEOID 2254035.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,533
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,555 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,571 ±54
Median household income
$47,087
±$6,480 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$158,300
±$13,461 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$894
±$75 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is New Iberia and what county is it in?
New Iberia is a city in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It covers 11.1 square miles of land, 2,563 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Iberia is in the New Iberia, LA micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Iberia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,533 people lived in New Iberia on July 1, 2025, down 7.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 28,555 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,571 (±54).
| Measure | New Iberia | Iberia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,571 ±54 | 68,599 | −1,885 |
| Households | 11,381 ±448 | 26,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.09 | 2.53 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 13,546 ±407 | 31,344 | no clear change |
New Iberia's population since 2000
From 32,623 in 2000 to 26,533 in 2025: down 18.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Iberia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Iberia?
The median resident of New Iberia is 37.0 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.2%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Iberia | Iberia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±3.0 | 38.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±1.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±1.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±1.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.6% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.2% ±2.6 pts | 56.0% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.1% ±2.9 pts | 31.0% | +4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±2.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.6% | −4.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.6% ±2.4 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±3.1 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±2.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Iberia earn?
Half of New Iberia's 11,381 households earn less than $47,087 a year (±$6,480), against $56,961 in Iberia Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $47,038 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Iberia | Iberia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,087 ±$6,480 | $56,961 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,823 ±$10,764 | $77,605 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,076 ±$4,480 | $30,464 | +$5,021 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.7% ±3.6 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.5% ±7.6 pts | 34.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.3% ±3.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±1.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±2.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Iberia?
Owners occupy 51.5% of New Iberia's occupied homes and renters 48.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 by its owner (±$13,461). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Iberia | Iberia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,300 ±$13,461 | $164,500 | +$17,262 |
| Median gross rent | $894 ±$75 | $897 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±6.5 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,443 ±$124 | $1,401 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.5% ±3.2 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.5% ±3.2 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 13,546 ±407 | 31,344 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.2% ±3.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6% ±3.1 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.7% ±3.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Iberia building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in New Iberia in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Iberia work and get to work?
79.5% of New Iberia's workers drive alone and 3.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | New Iberia | Iberia Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0% ±3.0 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±3.6 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min ±1.5 | 25.3 min | −3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in New Iberia?
8 census tracts lie mostly in New Iberia, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,529 (Tract 309) to $74,141 (Tract 311.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 307Iberia Parish | 4,298 | $70,430 |
| Tract 305Iberia Parish | 4,283 | $45,914 |
| Tract 311.01Iberia Parish | 3,493 | $41,196 |
| Tract 309Iberia Parish | 3,083 | $20,529 |
| Tract 312Iberia Parish | 3,307 | $70,514 |
| Tract 306.02Iberia Parish | 5,296 | $79,685 |
| Tract 310Iberia Parish | 2,033 | $23,832 |
| Tract 311.02Iberia Parish | 1,942 | $74,141 |
| Tract 308Iberia Parish | 1,395 | $31,029 |
| Tract 304.02Iberia Parish | 3,094 | $50,625 |
| Tract 313.02Iberia Parish | 1,902 | $60,188 |
| Tract 303.01Iberia Parish | 3,504 | $70,774 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in New Iberia) · Census block assignment files
How does New Iberia compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Iberia is the 1,519th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
New Iberia ranks 168th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 13th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 136th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th | 263 |
| Median household income | 168th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 120th | 263 |
| Median home value | 148th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 229 |
| Median age | 155th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 217th | 260 |
| Work from home | 81st | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 220th | 260 |
New Iberia's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare New Iberia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for New Iberia?
7 of the 57 figures for New Iberia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Iberia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in New Iberia.