Iberia Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Iberia Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 71% of counties in Louisiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,630 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.0 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.96% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 26,826 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Iberia Parish declined by 8.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 68,630 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Iberia Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.4% of residents. That is 0.1 points below Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,661 21.4% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 13,467 19.6% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,201 20.7% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,511 16.8% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Iberia Parish and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 49.1% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Iberia Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,492 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.00% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Iberia Parish is about 7% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $154,658 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $896 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Iberia Parish is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $896 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Iberia Parish spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.1 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,315 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,566 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,288 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Iberia Parish is about the same as in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Iberia Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Iberia Parish has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Iberia Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.1% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Iberia Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
Iberia Parish, LA is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 68,630 residents against a local median of 51,353. Iberia Parish, LA sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is median home price, 12% above the local median at $154,658 against $137,826. Iberia Parish, LA has the 3rd highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish, LA | 68,630 | $56,492 #3/6 | $154,658 #3/6 | 20.6 min #4/6 |
| St. Mary Parish, LA | 47,828 | $53,303 | $213,709 | 15.5 min |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 51,353 | $56,973 | $72,210 | 23.5 min |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | 247,982 | $67,829 | $241,213 | 18.7 min |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 57,123 | $56,434 | $24,797 | 23.9 min |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 29,819 | $55,441 | $137,826 | 18.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
How big is Iberia Parish, Louisiana by population?
About 68,630 people live in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, in 26,826 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Iberia Parish, Louisiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Iberia Parish, Louisiana has 66 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($154,658 against $56,492), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $896 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Iberia Parish, Louisiana is 7.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Iberia Parish, Louisiana?
12.9% of adults in Iberia Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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