Iberia Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Iberia Parish, Louisiana is 69,194 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $57,811, the median home value is $156,000, and the median age is 37.8.
The population of Iberia Parish has declined 7.3% since 2010 (72,882 → 67,540), a -0.54% annualized rate.
69,194
Population
-0.54%
Annual growth
120
People / sq mi
$57,811
Median Income
$156,000
Median Home Value
Iberia Parish covers 575 sq mi of land at 120.4 people per square mile.
About Iberia Parish, LA
Iberia Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 8.6% of the population. Iberia Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 69,194. It ranks #17 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,811 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 17.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $156,000, with typical rent around $891.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Iberia Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Iberia Parish had a population of 72,882 in 2010 and 67,540 in 2024, a -7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 73,628 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.
67,540
Population (2024)
72,882
Population (2010)
73,628
Peak (2013)
-0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 72,882 |
| 2011 | 73,216 |
| 2012 | 73,446 |
| 2013 | 73,628 |
| 2014 | 73,518 |
| 2015 | 73,548 |
| 2016 | 72,753 |
| 2017 | 71,805 |
| 2018 | 70,627 |
| 2019 | 69,638 |
| 2020 | 70,064 |
| 2021 | 69,342 |
| 2022 | 68,344 |
| 2023 | 67,702 |
| 2024 | 67,540 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 30.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.8
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
16.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,811$-2,212 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,182 |
| Per-capita income | $29,664 |
| Poverty rate | 17.1%+2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Iberia Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
82.9%
Public transit
6.0%
Work from home
25.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$156,000$-52,700 vs state
Median home value
$891
Median rent
68.0%
Homeownership rate
31,215
Total housing units
86.1%
Occupied
13.9%
Vacant
32.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.6%
With health insurance
91.7%
With broadband internet
8.6%
Foreign-born
5.8%
Veterans (18+)
17.2%
With a disability
91.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.2%
High School+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iberia Parish, Louisiana has a population of 69,194 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 120 people per square mile.
The population of Iberia Parish has declined 7.3% since 2010 (72,882 → 67,540), a -0.54% annualized rate.
The median household income in Iberia Parish, Louisiana is $57,811, with mean (average) household income of $76,182 and per-capita income of $29,664. 17.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Iberia Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.3%), Black or African American (30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Iberia Parish, Louisiana is 37.8 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Iberia Parish is $156,000 and median monthly rent is $891. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,215 total housing units, 13.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Iberia Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Iberia Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.