County · Louisiana
Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Iberia Parish had 66,846 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 23 census tracts. GEOID 22045.
Iberia Parish is the county of the New Iberia, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
66,846
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 69,929 · ACS 2020-2024: 68,599
Median household income
$56,961
±$4,681 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$164,500
±$8,497 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$897
±$62 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Iberia Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 69,929 residents in Iberia Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 66,846 for July 1, 2025, down 4.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 68,599 over 575 square miles of land.
| Measure | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 68,599 | 4,611,961 | −3,288 |
| Households | 26,816±491 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 31,344±79 | 2,108,902 | +749 |
Iberia Parish's population since 2000
From 73,266 in 2000 to 66,846 in 2025: down 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is New Iberia with 26,533 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New Iberia | 28,555 | $47,087 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanerette | 4,813 | $43,438 |
| LydiaGEOID 2246755 | 892 | $93,229 |
| Loreauville | 658 | $32,292 |
| Delcambre | 1,793 | $59,038 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Iberia Parish?
The median resident of Iberia Parish is 38.3 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.0%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±0.6 | 38.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% | 7.2% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.0%±0.6 pts | 55.7% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.0%±0.9 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±1.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±1.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Iberia Parish earn?
Half of Iberia Parish's 26,816 households earn less than $56,961 a year (±$4,681), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $57,672 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,961±$4,681 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,605±$5,308 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,464±$1,970 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.8%±2.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.3%±6.1 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.8%±2.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±1.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Iberia Parish?
Owners occupy 67.3% of Iberia Parish's occupied homes and renters 32.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 by its owner (±$8,497). The median renter pays $897 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,500±$8,497 | $216,500 | +$22,232 |
| Median gross rent | $897±$62 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5%±4.7 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,401±$70 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.3%±2.1 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 31,344±79 | 2,108,902 | +749 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0%±2.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Iberia Parish building?
Builders took permits for 102 new housing units across Iberia Parish in 2025 (102 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Iberia Parish get to work?
82.2% of Iberia Parish's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±1.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2%±2.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±1.4 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 are Iberia Parish's census tracts?
Iberia Parish is divided into 23 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,529 (Tract 309) to $95,763 (Tract 302.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Iberia Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 64 |
| Median household income | 26th of 64 |
| Median home value | 29th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 64 |
| Median age | 39th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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