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New Iberia

Louisiana · 26,533 residents (2025 est.) · 11.141 sq mi
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New Iberia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,087. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 5,052 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,300. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,571
−15%since 2000
from 32,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,475 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024New Iberia
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,087
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,079 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,076
+138%since 2000
from $13,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+17%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(18,368)
Black38.2%(12,455)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(487)
Asian2.6%(853)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(21,326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(11,634)
Black45.1%(12,445)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,635)
Asian2.7%(745)
Other4%(1,112)
Diversity Score76.5%(21,103)
Diversity Score
77
+17%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Iberia, Louisiana?

New Iberia, Louisiana has about 27,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Iberia, Louisiana?

The typical household in New Iberia, Louisiana earns about $47,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Iberia, Louisiana expensive?

In New Iberia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in New Iberia, Louisiana?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Iberia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Iberia, Louisiana?

About 26.7% of people in New Iberia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Iberia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Iberia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,257 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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