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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Iberia Parish

Louisiana · 73,266 residents · 574.741 sq mi
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Iberia Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,204. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

73,266
+7%since 1990
from 68,297 in 1990
1990 – 2025
127 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+12%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
68K70K71K73K75K1990201020202024Iberia Parish
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,204
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,145
+49%since 1990
from $9,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.1
−13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(46,980)
Black29.5%(20,115)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,298)
Asian1.3%(922)
Diversity Score57.5%(39,291)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(47,122)
Black30.6%(22,451)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,101)
Asian1.9%(1,401)
Diversity Score59.4%(43,494)
59
+3%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?

Iberia Parish, Louisiana has about 73,266 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Iberia Parish, Louisiana earns about $31,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iberia Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Iberia Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Iberia Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?

About 23.6% of people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iberia Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Iberia Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,969 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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