The Town FilesIberia Parish, Louisiana
68,599 people. The median home is worth $164,500 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $56,961.
Towns in Iberia Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia | 28,555 | $158,300 | $47,087 | 37.0 |
| Jeanerette | 4,813 | $98,200 | $43,438 | 38.5 |
| Lydia | 892 | $142,600 | $93,229 | 54.5 |
| Loreauville | 658 | $132,400 | $32,292 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Iberia Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $897 | $887 |
| Median household income | $56,961 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
24,074 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,316 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 204 storm events in Iberia Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Iberia Parish has been included in 43 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).