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New Iberia, LA Micro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

67,540 Population
574.74 Square Miles
117.51 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
38.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
25.17%
18 to 34
21.98%
35 to 64
34.84%
65 and Over
18.01%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
2.33%
Native
97.67%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
24.37%
2000 to 2009
15.12%
1990 to 1999
19.4%
Before 1990
41.12%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
14.62%
High School Grad or Higher
85.38%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.03%
Dropped Out
4.97%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
92.46%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$30,317
Median Household Income
$48,688
Gini Index
0.49
Unemployment Rate
Employed
92.88%
Unemployed
7.12%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
23.28%
Population Under 18
Poverty
37.1%
Non-poverty
62.9%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
14%
Non-poverty
86%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
25 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.72%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.28%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.49
Number of Households
26,899
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
55.64%
Married
44.35%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.76%
Now Married
45.24%
Widowed
4.34%
Divorced
11.66%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.25%
Now Married
43.57%
Widowed
8.11%
Divorced
17.07%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.1%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
31,584
Occupancy Status
Occupied
85.17%
Vacant
14.83%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.22%
Renter Occupied
31.78%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
13.3%
For Sale
7.13%
Other
79.57%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1984
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.89%
Multi Unit
11.37%
Mobile Home
15.74%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.11%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
49.47%
Without Mortgage
50.53%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$179,300
Median Gross Rent
$872
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.2%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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