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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

New Iberia Micro

New Iberia, LA · 1 counties · 68,297 residents · 574.741 sq mi
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New Iberia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,838. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,400. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

68,297
−7%vs 2000
vs 73,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
119 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
68K70K71K73K75K1990201020202024New Iberia
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,838
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,204 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,466
−33%vs 2000
vs $14,145 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$291
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
71.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
2.4
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(47,122)
Black30.6%(22,451)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,101)
Asian1.9%(1,401)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(43,494)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(46,980)
Black29.5%(20,115)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,298)
Asian1.3%(922)
Other0.4%(280)
Diversity Score57.5%(39,291)
58
−3%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Iberia, LA?

New Iberia, LA has about 68,297 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Iberia, LA earns about $20,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Iberia, LA expensive?

In New Iberia, LA, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in New Iberia, LA?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Iberia, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Iberia, LA?

About 25.8% of people in New Iberia, LA live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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