Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Iberia Parish has a population of 68,599 residents and a median age of 38.3 years, making it the #801 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.8%. The median home value is $164,500, and the median household income is $56,961, which is 24% below the national median.
Demographics
Iberia Parish has a population of 68,599, making it the #801 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Iberia Parish is $56,961, ranking #2,333 out of 3,222 counties — 24.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Iberia Parish is $164,500 (-41.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $897/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Iberia Parish, 14.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 56.0% below the national average, ranking #2,840 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Iberia Parish is 71.7 years. 25.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.2% of adults in Iberia Parish smoke , 43.4% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 33.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Iberia Parish is 16.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
33.2% of children in Iberia Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 31.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Iberia Parish is 63.8%. The mean commute time is 26.8 min, which is 2.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Iberia Parish voted Republican with a margin of 34.1%. The vote was 32.4% Dem / 66.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Iberia Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 68,599, making it the 801st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iberia Parish is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iberia Parish is $56,961, which ranks #2,333 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Iberia Parish is $164,500, 41.6% below the national median. Renters in Iberia Parish pay a median gross rent of $897 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iberia Parish, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Iberia Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Iberia Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.