New Iberia, LA Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 69,194 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — New Iberia, LA Micro Area

What is the median household income in New Iberia, LA Micro Area?: The median household income in New Iberia, LA Micro Area is $57,811 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in New Iberia, LA Micro Area?: The poverty rate in New Iberia, LA Micro Area is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in New Iberia, LA Micro Area?: $156,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in New Iberia, LA Micro Area?: The median gross rent in New Iberia, LA Micro Area is $891 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of New Iberia, LA Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 14.7% of adults in New Iberia, LA Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

69,194

Median Income

$57,811

Median Home Value

$156,000

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.1%

Median Age

37.0 yrs

Demographics

Total Population 69,194

Median Age 37.0

Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 5.5% White (non-Hisp.) 56.7% Black 30.7% Asian 2.6% Two or More 7.0% Other 1.9%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Filipino

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.0%

Puerto Rican

0.6%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,811 ±$3,369

Per Capita Income $81,177

Median Family Income $65,884

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Child Poverty Rate 29.4%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 23.4%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 20.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

9.3%

$10–15k

4.5%

$15–25k

10.8%

$25–35k

10.1%

$35–50k

11.0%

$50–75k

17.5%

$75–100k

11.9%

$100–150k

14.7%

$150–200k

5.7%

$200k+

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 31,215

Owner-Occupied 68.0%

Renter-Occupied 32.0%

Vacancy Rate 13.9%

Median Home Value $156,000

Median Gross Rent $891

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.4%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.7%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

14.8%

$50–100k

16.1%

$100–200k

17.2%

$200–300k

19.5%

$300–500k

10.7%

$500k–$1M

2.0%

$1M+

0.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

14.5%

$500–1k

45.8%

$1–1.5k

31.9%

$1.5–2k

5.6%

$2–2.5k

1.3%

$3.5k+

0.8%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

11.7%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

38.8%

18.4%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

67.5%

Single-fam. att.

1.3%

2–4 units

2.0%

5–19 units

3.4%

20+ units

2.8%

Mobile home

19.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

6.3%

1940–1969

4.5%

1970–1999

14.4%

2000–2009

15.6%

2010+

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 83.2%

Bachelor's or Higher 14.7%

Graduate Degree 4.1%

Some College / Associate 17.7%

Less Than High School 5.2%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%

Unemployment Rate 6.1%

Work from Home 6.0%

Self-Employed 6.4%

Government Workers 12.1%

Private For-Profit 80.8%

Industry

Edu/Health

20.2%

Retail

12.2%

Agriculture

10.7%

Manufacturing

10.4%

Arts/Entmt.

9.7%

Prof. Services

9.1%

Construction

7.5%

Transportation

5.2%

Finance

3.6%

Public Admin

3.2%

Wholesale

2.3%

Information

0.6%

Occupation

Management

31.1%

Sales

21.3%

Food Prep

18.0%

Production

15.1%

Construction

14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.6 min

Drove Alone 82.9%

Carpool 6.7%

Public Transit 0.3%

Work from Home 6.0%

Walked 1.8%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 26,869

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.9%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.9%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

7.7%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

11.3%

55–64

6.8%

65–74

6.9%

75–84

10.0%

85+

4.4%

Under 18: 25.6% Working age (18–64): 74.4% 65 and over: 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.8%

Naturalized Citizen 55.7%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.6%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

49.3%

Latin America

35.2%

Europe

6.8%

Africa

4.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%

With a Disability 17.2%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%

Uninsured 7.4%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.3%

Has a Computer 91.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%

Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023