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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Iberia

Louisiana · 32,623 residents · 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 $26,079. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,300. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,623
+2%since 1990
from 31,828 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,928 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,857 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+12%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024New Iberia
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,079
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,084
+50%since 1990
from $8,740 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
62.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
37.4% rent
2.5
+1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(20,431)
Black33.2%(10,572)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(699)
Asian2.2%(712)
Diversity Score62.4%(19,847)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(18,368)
Black38.2%(12,455)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(487)
Asian2.6%(853)
Diversity Score65.4%(21,326)
65
+5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Iberia, Louisiana?

New Iberia, Louisiana has about 32,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Iberia, Louisiana earns about $26,079 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 $64,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in New Iberia, Louisiana?

About 12.3% 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 29.5% of people in New Iberia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Iberia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Iberia, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 795 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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