Total Population
56,571
Population
Growth Rate
-0.40%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
41.600
Iberia
Acadia Parish was founded from parts of St. Landry Parish in 1886. The parish's name was derived from the former French colony of Acadia in Canada. Residents and visitors can shop for antiques, browse museums, visit historical opera houses, and enjoy authentic Cajun food.
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Acadia
Population
Housing & Income
Households
21,729
Total Housing Units
24,780
Owner Occupied
15,684
Renter Occupied
6,045
Vacant
3,051
Median Home Value
$152,137
Average Home Value
$186,939
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.60%
Income Projection
Median Household
$44,491 $49,407
Average Household
$67,591 $76,369
Per Capita
$25,985 $29,538
Workforce
Total Businesses
2,102
Total Employed
17,977
Workers 16+
22,525
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
154
Employed
2,565
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
295
Employed
2,305
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
60
Employed
2,010
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
123
Employed
1,449
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
125
Employed
1,407
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
159
Employed
1,370
Some
High School
4,087
Graduated
High School
13,869
Associates
Degree
3,236
Bachelor's
Degree
4,062
Graduate
Degree
1,593
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
10,872
Non-Resident Commuters
11,091
Drive Alone
19,283
Carpooled
1,777
Public
36
Work At Home
780
