New Iberia, LA

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New Iberia Overview

28,363
TOTAL POPULATION
13,894
MALE POPULATION
14,469
FEMALE POPULATION
96.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,270
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,546
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,108
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
47.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,967
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,596
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

New Iberia Zip Codes

New Iberia Area Codes

Race in New Iberia

The most populous races in New Iberia are White / Caucasian (13,211 | 46.6%), Black / African American (12,682 | 44.7%), and Two or more Races (1,782 | 6.3%).
Race in New Iberia
Race# Population% Population
Asian4431.6%
Black / African American12,68244.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific10.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,2274.3%
Native / Alaskan820.3%
White / Caucasian13,21146.6%
Two or more Races1,7826.3%
Some other Race1620.6%
Total28,363100.0%

Ancestry in New Iberia

The most populous ancestries reported in New Iberia are French (3,105 | 11.0%), American (1,448 | 5.1%), Irish (1,293 | 4.6%), German (1,190 | 4.2%), and Cajun (950 | 3.4%), together accounting for 28.2% of all New Iberia residents.
Ancestry in New Iberia
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2480.9%
American1,4485.1%
Arab2751.0%
Austrian100.0%
Bhutanese10.0%
Blackfeet150.1%
British500.2%
Cajun9503.4%
Canadian320.1%
Central American1140.4%
Central American Indian310.1%
Cherokee540.2%
Croatian120.0%
Czech250.1%
Dutch680.2%
English8072.9%
European3861.4%
French3,10511.0%
French American Indian10.0%
French Canadian5451.9%
German1,1904.2%
Honduran350.1%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian90.0%
Indian (Asian)920.3%
Irish1,2934.6%
Italian4671.7%
Korean250.1%
Lebanese510.2%
Malaysian3081.1%
Mexican5541.9%
Mexican American Indian880.3%
Moroccan2240.8%
Panamanian330.1%
Polish1670.6%
Portuguese60.0%
Puerto Rican750.3%
Salvadoran460.2%
Scandinavian110.0%
Scotch-Irish950.3%
Scottish490.2%
Slovene20.0%
South American510.2%
Spaniard90.0%
Spanish3561.3%
Spanish American210.1%
Sri Lankan880.3%
Subsaharan African2480.9%
Swedish230.1%
Thai80.0%
Venezuelan510.2%
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Immigrants in New Iberia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Iberia came from Asia (339 | 1.2%), South Eastern Asia (234 | 0.8%), Latin America (220 | 0.8%), Central America (183 | 0.6%), and Laos (167 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.1% of all New Iberia residents.
Immigrants in New Iberia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa930.3%
Asia3391.2%
Canada220.1%
Central America1830.6%
China970.3%
Eastern Asia970.3%
El Salvador200.1%
Europe100.0%
France100.0%
Ghana140.1%
Honduras410.1%
India80.0%
Laos1670.6%
Latin America2200.8%
Mexico1210.4%
Morocco790.3%
Northern Africa790.3%
Panama10.0%
Philippines180.1%
South America370.1%
South Central Asia80.0%
South Eastern Asia2340.8%
Thailand160.1%
Venezuela370.1%
Vietnam330.1%
Western Africa140.1%
Western Europe100.0%
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Sex and Age in New Iberia

Sex and Age in New Iberia

The most populous age groups in New Iberia are Under 5 Years (1,425 | 10.3%) for men and Under 5 Years (1,321 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Iberia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,425 (10.3%)1,321 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Years919 (6.6%)1,000 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,148 (8.3%)1,069 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years739 (5.3%)848 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years918 (6.6%)865 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years916 (6.6%)1,174 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years970 (7.0%)902 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years734 (5.3%)676 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years787 (5.7%)902 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years709 (5.1%)736 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years834 (6.0%)859 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years865 (6.2%)696 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years981 (7.1%)980 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years776 (5.6%)856 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years533 (3.8%)571 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years258 (1.9%)437 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years183 (1.3%)176 (1.2%)
85 Years and over199 (1.4%)401 (2.8%)
Total13,894 (100.0%)14,469 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Iberia

Median Family Size in New Iberia

The median family size in New Iberia is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,790 | 51.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,233 | 16.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Iberia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,790 (51.9%)3.24
Single Male/Father1,233 (16.9%)2.66
Single Female/Mother2,272 (31.1%)3.08
Total Families7,295 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in New Iberia

The median household size in New Iberia is 2.50 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,790 | 33.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (3,906 | 34.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Iberia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,790 (33.8%)3.25
Single Male/Father1,233 (11.0%)3.01
Single Female/Mother2,272 (20.3%)3.24
Non-family3,906 (34.9%)1.18
Total Households11,201 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Iberia

Out of a total of 11,201 households in New Iberia, 7,295 (65.1%) are family households, while 3,906 (34.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,020, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,271.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Iberia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,271 (29.2%)
2-Person Households3,020 (27.0%)483 (4.3%)
3-Person Households1,576 (14.1%)144 (1.3%)
4-Person Households1,473 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households684 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households279 (2.5%)8 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households263 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,295 (65.1%)3,906 (34.9%)

Female Fertility in New Iberia

Fertility by Age in New Iberia

Average fertility rate in New Iberia is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 171.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 97.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Iberia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years502 (97.7%)171.0
35 to 50 years12 (2.3%)5.0
Total514 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Iberia

36.8% of women with births (514) in New Iberia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 64.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Iberia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years177 (35.3%)325 (64.7%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (36.8%)325 (63.2%)

Fertility by Education in New Iberia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Iberia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School69 (13.4%)47.0
High School Diploma321 (62.5%)149.0
College or Associate's Degree112 (21.8%)64.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree12 (2.3%)45.0
Total514 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Iberia

63.2% of women with births in New Iberia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Iberia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
High School Diploma94 (29.3%)227 (70.7%)
College or Associate's Degree83 (74.1%)29 (25.9%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (36.8%)325 (63.2%)

Income in New Iberia

Income Overview in New Iberia

Per Capita Income in New Iberia is $27,270, while median incomes of families and households are $51,546 and $47,108 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income28,363$27,270
Median Family Income7,295$51,546
Mean Family Income7,295$66,196
Median Household Income11,201$47,108
Mean Household Income11,201$68,050
Income Deficit7,295$13,967
Wage / Income Gap (%)28,36352.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28,36347.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index28,3630.53

Earnings by Sex in New Iberia

Average Earnings in New Iberia are $30,593, $45,081 for men and $21,564 for women, a difference of 52.2%.
Earnings by Sex in New Iberia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,119 (51.7%)$45,081
Female5,715 (48.3%)$21,564
Total11,834 (100.0%)$30,593

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Iberia

The most common earnings brackets in New Iberia are $100,000+ for men (821 | 13.4%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (909 | 15.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Iberia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less187 (3.1%)467 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99998 (1.6%)234 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499194 (3.2%)206 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999127 (2.1%)152 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499225 (3.7%)909 (15.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999159 (2.6%)106 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499125 (2.0%)290 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999235 (3.8%)287 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49936 (0.6%)330 (5.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999293 (4.8%)491 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999303 (5.0%)370 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999431 (7.0%)203 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999325 (5.3%)202 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999314 (5.1%)319 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999248 (4.1%)197 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999195 (3.2%)143 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999484 (7.9%)266 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999598 (9.8%)157 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999721 (11.8%)138 (2.4%)
$100,000+821 (13.4%)248 (4.3%)
Total6,119 (100.0%)5,715 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Iberia

Average earnings in New Iberia are $47,212 for men and $23,311 for women, a difference of 50.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,961, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,758. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,104, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,956.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Iberia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,758$18,956
High School Diploma$50,250$19,051
College or Associate's Degree$43,801$23,152
Bachelor's Degree$63,586$41,552
Graduate Degree$84,961$65,104
Total$47,212$23,311

Family Income in New Iberia

Family Income Brackets in New Iberia

According to the New Iberia family income data, there are 1,444 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 190 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New Iberia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006579.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993574.9%
$15,000 to $24,99993412.8%
$25,000 to $34,9996579.0%
$35,000 to $49,99991212.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,44419.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,00713.8%
$100,000 to $149,99983211.4%
$150,000 to $199,9993064.2%
$200,000+1902.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Iberia

6-person families (279 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in New Iberia with $64,053 per family, while 2-person families (3,361 | 46.1%) have the highest median income of $25,696 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Iberia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,361 (46.1%)$51,391
3-Person Families1,456 (20.0%)$45,726
4-Person Families1,464 (20.1%)$51,993
5-Person Families481 (6.6%)$50,151
6-Person Families279 (3.8%)$64,053
7+ Person Families254 (3.5%)$0
Total7,295 (100.0%)$51,546

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Iberia

The median family income in New Iberia is $51,546, with families comprising 3+ earners (412) having the highest median family income of $115,882, while families with no earners (1,367) have the lowest median family income of $21,592, accounting for 5.7% and 18.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Iberia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,367 (18.7%)$21,592
1 Earner3,508 (48.1%)$42,432
2 Earners2,008 (27.5%)$77,806
3+ Earners412 (5.7%)$115,882
Total7,295 (100.0%)$51,546

Household Income in New Iberia

Household Income Brackets in New Iberia

With 2,184 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Iberia, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 314 households (2.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New Iberia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,27711.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998627.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,31111.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,19910.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,23211.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,18419.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,21010.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,23211.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993923.5%
$200,000+3142.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Iberia

The median household income in New Iberia is $47,108, with the highest median household income of $55,731 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,233 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,508, with 2,787 households (24.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Iberia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years558 (5.0%)$46,389
25 to 44 Years3,623 (32.4%)$40,347
45 to 64 Years4,233 (37.8%)$55,731
65+ Years2,787 (24.9%)$39,508
Total11,201 (100.0%)$47,108

Poverty in New Iberia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Iberia

With 24.0% poverty level for males and 36.6% for females among the residents of New Iberia, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 382 males (52.8%) and 989 females (70.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Iberia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years479 (33.6%)691 (52.3%)
5 Years79 (39.9%)62 (34.3%)
6 to 11 Years467 (41.9%)989 (70.4%)
12 to 14 Years382 (52.8%)196 (40.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)76 (34.7%)
16 and 17 Years148 (37.0%)75 (26.1%)
18 to 24 Years224 (18.1%)560 (46.4%)
25 to 34 Years229 (12.1%)901 (43.4%)
35 to 44 Years244 (16.3%)585 (37.1%)
45 to 54 Years400 (26.1%)262 (16.6%)
55 to 64 Years339 (18.6%)500 (30.6%)
65 to 74 Years213 (16.7%)162 (11.5%)
75 Years and over82 (14.2%)181 (19.8%)
Total3,286 (24.0%)5,240 (36.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Iberia

According to the poverty statistics in New Iberia, males aged 15 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 88.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Iberia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years946 (66.4%)630 (47.7%)
5 Years119 (60.1%)119 (65.7%)
6 to 11 Years648 (58.1%)416 (29.6%)
12 to 14 Years341 (47.2%)286 (59.3%)
15 Years23 (100.0%)143 (65.3%)
16 and 17 Years252 (63.0%)212 (73.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,010 (81.9%)647 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,657 (87.9%)1,175 (56.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,256 (83.7%)993 (62.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,135 (73.9%)1,316 (83.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,482 (81.4%)1,136 (69.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,061 (83.3%)1,252 (88.5%)
75 Years and over495 (85.8%)734 (80.2%)
Total10,425 (76.0%)9,059 (63.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Iberia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Iberia show that 10.4% or 395 of the total 3,790 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 73 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.0%, which includes 157 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Iberia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,073 (93.0%)157 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children982 (92.8%)76 (7.2%)
3 or 4 Children340 (79.2%)89 (20.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Total3,395 (89.6%)395 (10.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Iberia

According to the poverty data in New Iberia, 21.8% or 269 single-father households and 50.3% or 1,142 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (93.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Iberia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children57 (9.7%)40 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children136 (30.6%)627 (53.0%)
3 or 4 Children33 (20.9%)432 (77.4%)
5 or more Children43 (100.0%)43 (93.5%)
Total269 (21.8%)1,142 (50.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Iberia

The poverty data for New Iberia shows that 395 of the married-couple family households (10.4%) and 1,411 of the single-parent households (40.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 86 household (96.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Iberia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children157 (7.0%)97 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children76 (7.2%)763 (46.9%)
3 or 4 Children89 (20.7%)465 (64.9%)
5 or more Children73 (100.0%)86 (96.6%)
Total395 (10.4%)1,411 (40.3%)

Employment Characteristics in New Iberia

Employment by Class of Employer in New Iberia

Among the 10,407 employed individuals in New Iberia, private company employees (7,675 | 73.8%), local government employees (897 | 8.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (748 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Iberia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,67573.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2542.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7487.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4434.3%
Local Government Employees8978.6%
State Government Employees2932.8%
Federal Government Employees650.6%
Unpaid Family Workers320.3%
Total10,407100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Iberia

According to the labor force statistics for New Iberia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,239), 54.6% or 11,596 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 1,044 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 77.8% or 1,626 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.4% or 82 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Iberia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years261 (19.4%)82 (31.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,261 (70.7%)171 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,626 (77.8%)166 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,421 (75.9%)239 (16.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,247 (72.5%)146 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,128 (67.8%)113 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years890 (57.0%)8 (0.9%)
60 to 64 Years994 (50.7%)87 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years679 (24.8%)9 (1.3%)
75 Years and over83 (5.0%)21 (25.6%)
Total11,596 (54.6%)1,044 (9.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Iberia

According to labor force statistics for New Iberia, 67.8% of individuals (9,303) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,721) are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 763 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.8% or 1,932 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 192 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Iberia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,414 (57.4%)335 (13.6%)
High School Diploma3,224 (62.3%)450 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree2,735 (71.9%)320 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,932 (84.8%)66 (2.9%)
Total9,303 (67.8%)1,125 (8.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Iberia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Iberia are Management (1,065 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (908 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (732 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (661 | 6.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (366 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Iberia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Iberia, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (97.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.3%), Health Technologists (85.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (79.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Iberia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management832 (78.1%)233 (21.9%)
Business & Financial207 (71.4%)83 (28.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science358 (97.8%)8 (2.2%)
Computers & Mathematics35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Community & Social Service 248 (27.3%)660 (72.7%)
Education, Arts & Media29 (38.7%)46 (61.3%)
Legal Services & Support65 (64.4%)36 (35.6%)
Education Instruction & Library154 (21.0%)578 (79.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating51 (7.7%)610 (92.3%)
Health Technologists51 (14.7%)297 (85.3%)
Total (Category)1,696 (51.5%)1,594 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Iberia are Food Preparation & Serving (899 | 8.5%), Healthcare Support (577 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (379 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (350 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (210 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in New Iberia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Iberia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (86.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.9%), Personal Care & Service (86.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Iberia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support70 (12.1%)507 (87.9%)
Security & Protection182 (86.7%)28 (13.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention118 (80.8%)28 (19.2%)
Law Enforcement64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving361 (40.2%)538 (59.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance250 (66.0%)129 (34.0%)
Personal Care & Service49 (14.0%)301 (86.0%)
Total (Category)912 (37.8%)1,503 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Iberia are Sales & Related (1,299 | 12.3%), and Office & Administration (832 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Iberia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Iberia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related391 (30.1%)908 (69.9%)
Office & Administration120 (14.4%)712 (85.6%)
Total (Category)511 (24.0%)1,620 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Iberia are Construction & Extraction (730 | 6.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (614 | 5.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Iberia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Iberia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction730 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair614 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Iberia are Production (687 | 6.5%), Transportation (361 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (319 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Iberia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Iberia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production632 (92.0%)55 (8.0%)
Transportation316 (87.5%)45 (12.5%)
Material Moving132 (41.4%)187 (58.6%)
Total (Category)1,080 (79.0%)287 (21.0%)
Total (Overall)5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Iberia

Employment Industries in New Iberia

The major employment industries in New Iberia include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,816 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (1,509 | 14.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,381 | 13.1%), Educational Services (770 | 7.3%), and Manufacturing (734 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in New Iberia

Employment Industries by Sex in New Iberia

The New Iberia industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (97.8%), and Information (97.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91.0%), and Educational Services (73.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Iberia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction642 (96.7%)22 (3.3%)
Construction616 (97.8%)14 (2.2%)
Manufacturing646 (88.0%)88 (12.0%)
Wholesale Trade227 (72.5%)86 (27.5%)
Retail Trade574 (38.0%)935 (62.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing205 (77.9%)58 (22.1%)
Utilities55 (59.8%)37 (40.2%)
Information43 (97.7%)1 (2.3%)
Finance & Insurance90 (66.2%)46 (33.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing177 (85.9%)29 (14.1%)
Professional & Scientific350 (71.6%)139 (28.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support257 (58.8%)180 (41.2%)
Educational Services201 (26.1%)569 (73.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance163 (9.0%)1,653 (91.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation120 (53.6%)104 (46.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services703 (50.9%)678 (49.1%)
Public Administration271 (69.1%)121 (30.9%)
Total5,543 (52.6%)5,004 (47.4%)

Education in New Iberia

School Enrollment in New Iberia

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,935 students in New Iberia are middle school (1,740 | 25.1%), elementary school (1,679 | 24.2%), and high school (1,323 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in New Iberia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6249.0%
Kindergarten4897.0%
Elementary School1,67924.2%
Middle School1,74025.1%
High School1,32319.1%
College / Undergraduate90113.0%
Graduate / Professional1792.6%
Total6,935100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Iberia

Out of a total of 6,935 students who are enrolled in schools in New Iberia, 978 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,957 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 125 (35.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,818 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Iberia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds482 (85.0%)85 (15.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,818 (97.4%)48 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,856 (85.7%)309 (14.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds643 (71.4%)257 (28.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds228 (64.6%)125 (35.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds239 (85.7%)40 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds367 (94.3%)22 (5.7%)
35 Years and over326 (78.4%)90 (21.6%)
Total5,957 (85.9%)978 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Iberia

Business (594 | 18.6%), science & technology (457 | 14.3%), education (415 | 13.0%), liberal arts & history (320 | 10.0%), and arts & humanities (272 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 3,199 individuals in New Iberia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Iberia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics371.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1775.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1354.2%
Psychology1835.7%
Social Sciences922.9%
Engineering2357.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies341.1%
Science & Technology45714.3%
Business59418.6%
Education41513.0%
Literature & Languages1263.9%
Liberal Arts & History32010.0%
Visual & Performing Arts892.8%
Communications331.0%
Arts & Humanities2728.5%
Total3,199100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Iberia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Iberia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Iberia are males with 2 vehicles (2,221, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,918, making up 45.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Iberia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle351 (6.4%)434 (8.8%)
1 Vehicle1,446 (26.4%)1,641 (33.3%)
2 Vehicles2,221 (40.6%)1,918 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles852 (15.6%)571 (11.6%)
4 Vehicles480 (8.8%)277 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles126 (2.3%)81 (1.7%)
Total5,476 (100.0%)4,922 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Iberia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Iberia are 10 to 14 minutes (2,300 commuters, 22.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,829 commuters, 18.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,191 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in New Iberia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5355.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,82918.2%
10 to 14 Minutes2,30022.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1,19111.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,05110.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5195.2%
30 to 34 Minutes7907.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4524.5%
40 to 44 Minutes4054.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5245.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2482.5%
90 or more Minutes2152.1%

Commute Time by Sex in New Iberia

The most common commute times in New Iberia are 10 to 14 minutes (948 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,352 commuters, 28.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Iberia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes191 (3.6%)344 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes825 (15.8%)1,004 (20.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes948 (18.1%)1,352 (28.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes719 (13.7%)472 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes712 (13.6%)339 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes282 (5.4%)237 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes374 (7.1%)416 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes246 (4.7%)206 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes323 (6.2%)82 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes290 (5.5%)234 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes161 (3.1%)87 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes163 (3.1%)52 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Iberia

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Iberia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,198, 22.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (961, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Iberia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM416 (8.0%)153 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM261 (5.0%)172 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM208 (4.0%)48 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM565 (10.8%)397 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM778 (14.9%)593 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,198 (22.9%)961 (19.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM405 (7.7%)567 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM369 (7.0%)652 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM118 (2.2%)248 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM267 (5.1%)212 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM174 (3.3%)184 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM76 (1.5%)402 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM391 (7.5%)236 (4.9%)
Total5,234 (100.0%)4,825 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Iberia

Occupancy by Ownership in New Iberia

Of the total 11,201 dwellings in New Iberia, owner-occupied units account for 5,715 (51.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,486 (49.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Iberia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,71551.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,48649.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,201100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Iberia

Occupancy by Household Size in New Iberia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,27129.2%
2-Person Household3,50331.3%
3-Person Household1,72015.4%
4+ Person Household2,70724.2%
Total Housing Units11,201100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Iberia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Iberia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,287 (39.4%)1,984 (60.7%)
2-Person Household2,283 (65.2%)1,220 (34.8%)
3-Person Household946 (55.0%)774 (45.0%)
4+ Person Household1,199 (44.3%)1,508 (55.7%)
Total Housing Units5,715 (51.0%)5,486 (49.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Iberia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Iberia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School850 (40.3%)1,258 (59.7%)
High School Diploma2,044 (49.6%)2,076 (50.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,544 (52.0%)1,426 (48.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,277 (63.7%)726 (36.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Iberia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Iberia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,53222.6%
35 to 44 Years1,64914.7%
45 to 54 Years1,99017.8%
55 to 64 Years2,24320.0%
65 to 74 Years1,60714.3%
75 to 84 Years7386.6%
85 Years and Over4424.0%
Total11,201100.0%

Housing Finances in New Iberia

Median Income by Occupancy in New Iberia

Median Income by Occupancy in New Iberia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,715 (51.0%)$64,032
Renter-Occupied5,486 (49.0%)$28,452
Average11,201 (100.0%)$47,108

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Iberia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Iberia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000157 (2.8%)532 (9.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999140 (2.5%)446 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999182 (3.2%)679 (12.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999286 (5.0%)465 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999199 (3.5%)365 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999464 (8.1%)731 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999633 (11.1%)601 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,304 (22.8%)878 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999905 (15.8%)301 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999886 (15.5%)347 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more559 (9.8%)141 (2.6%)
Total5,715 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Iberia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Iberia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300870 (15.2%)369 (6.7%)
$300 to $4991,338 (23.4%)540 (9.8%)
$500 to $7991,103 (19.3%)1,466 (26.7%)
$800 to $999425 (7.4%)1,297 (23.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499836 (14.6%)1,176 (21.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999601 (10.5%)37 (0.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499274 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999218 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more50 (0.9%)57 (1.0%)
Total5,715 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Iberia

Housing Structures in New Iberia

Housing Structures in New Iberia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,78169.5%
Single Unit, Attached2121.9%
2 Unit Apartments3393.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6485.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7416.6%
10 or more Apartments6605.9%
Mobile Home / Other8207.3%
Total11,201100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Iberia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Iberia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,097 (65.5%)2,684 (34.5%)
Single Unit, Attached111 (52.4%)101 (47.6%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (1.2%)335 (98.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5 (0.8%)643 (99.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)741 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)660 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other498 (60.7%)322 (39.3%)
Total5,715 (51.0%)5,486 (49.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Iberia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Iberia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)128 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms131 (2.3%)1,130 (20.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,137 (37.4%)3,230 (58.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,168 (37.9%)857 (15.6%)
8 or more Rooms1,279 (22.4%)141 (2.6%)
Total5,715 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Iberia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Iberia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,029 (53.0%)1,436 (26.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (0.4%)98 (1.8%)
Electricity2,657 (46.5%)3,932 (71.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (0.2%)20 (0.4%)
Total5,715 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Iberia

Household Vehicle Usage in New Iberia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle208 (3.6%)1,988 (36.2%)
1 Vehicle1,701 (29.8%)2,291 (41.8%)
2 Vehicles2,611 (45.7%)866 (15.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,195 (20.9%)341 (6.2%)
Total5,715 (100.0%)5,486 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Iberia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Iberia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0922,623
Median Property Value$115,100$174,200
Median Household Income$50,291$409
Monthly Housing Costs$415$48
Real Estate Taxes$295$149

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Iberia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Iberia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000463 (15.0%)60 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999856 (27.7%)267 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,557 (50.4%)1,828 (69.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999153 (5.0%)379 (14.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99924 (0.8%)31 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99931 (1.0%)42 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (0.3%)16 (0.6%)
Total3,092 (100.0%)2,623 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Iberia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Iberia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000189 (6.1%)68 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999459 (14.8%)108 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999343 (11.1%)208 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999536 (17.3%)121 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999685 (22.2%)97 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999413 (13.4%)619 (23.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999317 (10.2%)492 (18.8%)
$150,000 or more150 (4.9%)569 (21.7%)
Total3,092 (100.0%)2,623 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Iberia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Iberia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,496 (48.4%)79,284 (3,022.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x547 (17.7%)1,169 (44.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x268 (8.7%)558 (21.3%)
4.0x or more695 (22.5%)327 (12.5%)
Total3,092 (100.0%)2,623 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Iberia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Iberia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,008 (64.9%)29 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,499405 (13.1%)1,252 (47.7%)
$800 to $1,499187 (6.0%)589 (22.5%)
Total3,092 (100.0%)2,623 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Iberia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Iberia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Iberia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,111 (99.6%)14 (0.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,890 (98.8%)58 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years2,186 (83.7%)426 (16.3%)
26 to 34 Years2,933 (83.1%)596 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,738 (88.9%)340 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,817 (90.5%)296 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years3,222 (93.2%)235 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,678 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
75 Years and older1,492 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26,067 (93.0%)1,975 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Iberia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Iberia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,111 (99.6%)14 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,890 (98.8%)58 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,186 (83.7%)426 (16.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Iberia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Iberia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,139 (93.6%)484 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,108 (93.4%)363 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,518 (92.3%)460 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,939 (85.7%)492 (14.3%)
$100,000 and over5,321 (96.8%)175 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Iberia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Iberia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,813 (90.0%)393 (12.6%)
6 to 18 Years3,749 (75.8%)1,302 (26.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,292 (49.5%)935 (35.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,728 (49.0%)1,416 (40.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,331 (43.2%)1,677 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,197 (38.5%)1,673 (53.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,301 (37.6%)2,094 (60.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,530 (94.1%)1,551 (57.7%)
75 Years and over1,492 (100.0%)642 (43.0%)
Total17,433 (62.2%)11,683 (41.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Iberia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Iberia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years348 (14.0%)182 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years256 (8.2%)340 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,083 (22.3%)1,204 (25.1%)
65 to 74 Years322 (25.3%)383 (27.1%)
75 Years and over369 (63.9%)589 (64.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Iberia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Iberia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years55 (2.2%)13 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.7%)29 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years474 (9.8%)345 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years126 (9.9%)145 (10.2%)
75 Years and over161 (27.9%)138 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Iberia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years39 (1.6%)4 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years94 (3.0%)140 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years362 (7.4%)541 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years33 (2.6%)69 (4.9%)
75 Years and over92 (15.9%)97 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Iberia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years214 (8.6%)178 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years140 (4.5%)214 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years335 (6.9%)753 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years33 (2.6%)161 (11.4%)
75 Years and over89 (15.4%)207 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Iberia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years116 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)74 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years389 (8.0%)668 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years246 (19.3%)240 (17.0%)
75 Years and over302 (52.3%)363 (39.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Iberia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years130 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.4%)4 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years106 (2.2%)489 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years122 (9.6%)122 (8.6%)
75 Years and over120 (20.8%)197 (21.5%)

Technology Access in New Iberia

Computing Device Access in New Iberia

Computing Device Access in New Iberia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,57058.7%
Smartphone9,26082.7%
Tablet5,46748.8%
No Computing Device1,21010.8%
Total11,201100.0%

Internet Access in New Iberia

Internet Access in New Iberia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,37965.9%
Cellular Data Only1,78716.0%
Satellite Internet7847.0%
No Internet1,72015.4%
Total11,201100.0%

New Iberia Summary

Iberia Parish, Louisiana is located in the south-central part of the state, and is home to the city of New Iberia. The parish was established in 1868 and is named after the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. The parish seat is New Iberia, which is the largest city in the parish. The population of Iberia Parish was 73,240 in the 2010 census, and the population of New Iberia was 30,617.

History

The area that is now Iberia Parish was originally inhabited by the Chitimacha Indians. The first Europeans to settle in the area were French settlers in the late 1760s. The area was part of the Attakapas District, which was established in 1763. The area was part of St. Martin Parish until 1868, when Iberia Parish was established.
The city of New Iberia was founded in 1860 by a group of French settlers. The city was named after the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. The city was incorporated in 1868, the same year that Iberia Parish was established.

Geography

Iberia Parish is located in the south-central part of Louisiana. It is bordered by St. Martin Parish to the north, St. Mary Parish to the east, Vermilion Parish to the south, and Lafayette Parish to the west. The parish has a total area of 845 square miles, of which 835 square miles is land and 10 square miles is water.
The terrain of Iberia Parish is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the parish. The parish is located in the coastal plain region of Louisiana, and is part of the Atchafalaya Basin. The parish is drained by the Bayou Teche, which flows through the center of the parish.

Economy

The economy of Iberia Parish is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The parish is home to several large oil and gas companies, including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with sugarcane, rice, and soybeans being the main crops.
The parish is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the New Iberia Manufacturing Company, which produces furniture and other wood products. The parish is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process shrimp, oysters, and other seafood.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Iberia Parish was 73,240. The population of New Iberia was 30,617. The racial makeup of the parish was 65.3% White, 30.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Iberia Parish was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the parish was $19,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Iberia?
Total Population of New Iberia is 28,363.
What is the Total Male Population of New Iberia?
Total Male Population of New Iberia is 13,894.
What is the Total Female Population of New Iberia?
Total Female Population of New Iberia is 14,469.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Iberia?
There are 96.03 Males per 100 Females in New Iberia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Iberia?
There are 104.14 Females per 100 Males in New Iberia.
What is the Median Population Age in New Iberia?
Median Population Age in New Iberia is 34.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Iberia
Average Family Size in New Iberia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Iberia
Average Household Size in New Iberia is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Iberia?
Per Capita income in New Iberia is $27,270.
What is the Median Family Income in New Iberia?
Median Family Income in New Iberia is $51,546.
What is the Median Household income in New Iberia?
Median Household Income in New Iberia is $47,108.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Iberia?
Income or Wage Gap in New Iberia is 52.2%.
Women in New Iberia earn 47.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in New Iberia?
Family Income Deficit in New Iberia is $13,967.
Families that are below poverty line in New Iberia earn $13,967 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Iberia?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Iberia is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Iberia?
There are 11,596 People in the Labor Forcein in New Iberia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Iberia?
54.6% of People are in the Labor Force in New Iberia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Iberia?
Unemployment Rate in New Iberia is 9.0%.