Census ACS · #494 μSA
New Iberia Metro Area
The New Iberia, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 69,194 residents. The median household income is $57,811 and the median home value is $156,000.
69,194
Population
120
People / sq mi
$57,811
Median Income
$156,000
Median Home Value
The New Iberia CBSA covers 575 sq mi of land at 120.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 30.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
Economy & Income
$57,811
Median Household Income
$29,664
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$156,000
Median Home Value
$891
Median Rent
68.0%
Homeownership
Education
83.2%
High School+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
8.6%
Foreign Born
New Iberia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New Iberia, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 69,194 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #494 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the New Iberia metro area is $57,811, with a per capita income of $29,664.
The New Iberia, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the New Iberia, La CBSA (35340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.