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Cost of living in New Iberia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Iberia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Iberia is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Iberia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in New Iberia is $145,864.
The median income in New Iberia is $47,087.
New Iberia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Iberia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Iberia | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Iberia, LA Weather
The average high in New Iberia is 77.7° and the average low is 58.2°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Iberia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New Iberia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Iberia
The current population in New Iberia is 27,571. The population has decreased 11.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,571 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 27,926 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 28,363 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 28,844 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 28,965 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 29,456 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 29,992 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 30,292 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 30,717 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 30,782 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 30,750 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 30,752 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 30,808 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 30,884 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 31,029 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Iberia
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New Iberia is:
42.2% White with 11,634 White residents.
45.1% African American with 12,445 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 745 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 1,074 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 1,635 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Iberia | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 45.1% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Iberia
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New Iberia is 51.8% female with 14,294 female residents.
New Iberia is 48.2% male with 13,276 male residents.
| Gender | New Iberia | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Iberia for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in New Iberia completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in New Iberia completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in New Iberia completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in New Iberia completed some college.
6.0% of adults in New Iberia completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in New Iberia completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in New Iberia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in New Iberia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in New Iberia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Iberia | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Iberia, Louisiana
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9.0% of households in New Iberia earn Less than $10,000.
7.9% of households in New Iberia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in New Iberia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in New Iberia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in New Iberia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in New Iberia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in New Iberia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in New Iberia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in New Iberia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in New Iberia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Iberia | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
