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New Iberia Micro

New Iberia, LA · 1 counties · 73,240 residents · 574.741 sq mi
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New Iberia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,240
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+7%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K70K71K73K75K1990201020202024New Iberia
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,783
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,204 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,112
+42%since 2000
from $14,145 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(44,502)
Black31.8%(23,280)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,299)
Asian2.4%(1,745)
Other1.5%(1,135)
Diversity Score65.5%(48,004)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

New IberiaCENTRAL26,533
What's inside

1 component county

Iberia ParishCENTRAL66,846
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Iberia, LA?

New Iberia, LA has about 73,240 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Iberia, LA earns about $41,783 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 $98,100, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in New Iberia, LA?

About 13.4% 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 21.2% of people in New Iberia, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Iberia, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, New Iberia, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,943 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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