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New Iberia, LA

Founded 1779Iberia ParishElev. 6 m
Population
27,926
Median home
$150,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About New Iberia

With about 27,926 residents, New Iberia is one of Louisiana's notable places. New Iberia was founded in 1779 and sits in Iberia Parish. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $50,802. Homes carry a median value of $150,300, and about 51% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (43.7%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,926
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$50,802
Per-capita income
$29,927
Poverty rate
26.6%
High-school grad or higher
83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
Unemployment
10%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
3.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black43.7%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.4%
Service21.6%
Sales & office18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving13.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$150,300
Median gross rent
$878/mo
Owner-occupied
51%
Median year built
1973
Households
11,243
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

New Iberia has 17 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading75%
Math64%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

New Iberia Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Westgate High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Anderson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Belle Place Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Iberia Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Belle Place Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Caneview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Center Street Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Coteau Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Daspit Road Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Jefferson Island Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Johnston Hopkins Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Magnolia ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
North Lewis Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
New Iberia0
Louisiana584
United States386
Trend
2022–2023
property crime100% below national
New Iberia0
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
Trend
2022–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, New Iberia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around New Iberia.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Iberia County
DroughtRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

New Iberia is in Iberia County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

New Iberia was founded in 1779 and sits in Iberia Parish. Elevation ~6 m.

Map of New Iberia
New Iberia, LA
Where New Iberia is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Shadows-on-the-TecheDarby PlantationEpiscopal Church of the EpiphanyMagnolias, TheMintmereSteamboat HousePascal BuildingLamperez, Santiago, House
Notable people from New Iberia
Kathleen BlancoVivien ThomasPeter RenadayRobert F. BroussardLucky CannonDarrel MitchellDamon HarrisonQueen Mother MooreKayshon BoutteMorgann LeLeux
People searches in New Iberia
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Nearby cities
Youngsville (12 mi)Broussard (12 mi)Abbeville (18 mi)Lafayette (19 mi)Scott (23 mi)Carencro (25 mi)

Registered sex offenders in New Iberia, LA (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for New Iberia, Louisiana.

George Antoine Hill, 97
New Iberia · 70560
Donald Harris, 64
New Iberia · Iberia County · 70560
AKA Hawk Harris
Jason Peter Williams, 40
New Iberia · Iberia County · 70560
AKA Lil Ace Williams, Lylace Williams
Christopher Michael Allen, 44
New Iberia · 70560
Thomas J Davis, 70ABSCONDER
New Iberia · 70560
AKA Thomas J. Davis, Thomas James Davis
Richard Leland Williams, 33
New Iberia · 70563
Johnny Ray Green, 76
New Iberia · 70560

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

New Iberia — frequently asked

What is the population of New Iberia, Louisiana?
New Iberia has a population of about 27,926, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in New Iberia?
The median home value in New Iberia is $150,300, and the median gross rent is $878/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is New Iberia safe? What is the crime rate?
New Iberia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does New Iberia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Iberia County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in New Iberia?
New Iberia has 17 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Iberia?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near New Iberia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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