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Iberia Parish was named in honor of the Iberian Peninsula by Spanish settlers. Here, you can visit Jungle Gardens and Rip Van Winkle Gardens and tour the TABASCO factory.
As of 2026 the population of Iberia is 67,027. The population is expected to shrink to 65,297 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.52%.
The median age of Iberia residents is 40.
The diversity index of Iberia is 62.4, meaning that there is a 62% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Iberia is $79,774 and projected to be $89,556 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,387, projected to be $37,168 in 2031. 2.13% of households – 1,426 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $712,083 and the average disposable income is $62,674.
There are 31,606 housing units in Iberia; 18,690 are owner-occupied, 8,355 are rented, and 4,561 are vacant. The average home value is $214,210, with 2,565 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,082 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,675 businesses in Iberia, employing 26,322 workers and pulling from a labor force of 27,181 age 16 and above. 8,366 workers commute into Iberia from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
18,388 residents both live and work in/around Iberia. The average travel time is 25.3 minutes. 5.74% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 22,351 drive alone, 1,834 carpool, and 60 take public transportation. 1,192 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,724 residents work from home.
19,971 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,668 have associates degrees, 5,010 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,056 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
