New Iberia, LA Demographics
A map of New Iberia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,697 | 44.5% |
Black | 12,575 | 44.0% |
Hispanic | 1,445 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 871 | 3.1% |
Asian | 800 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 167 | 0.6% |
New Iberia, Louisiana had a population of 28,555 in 2020. It was 44.5% White, 44.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Iberia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is the 17th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
New Iberia's White Population
12,697 residents of New Iberia identify as White, or 44.5%. This makes the White share of the population of New Iberia slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #354 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more White than neighboring St. Martinville (34.4% White), and Jeanerette (23.8% White). New Iberia is less White than neighboring Lydia (75.1% White), Loreauville (75.8% White), and Cade (55.2% White).
New Iberia's Black Population
12,575 residents of New Iberia identify as Black, or 44.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Iberia larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more Black than neighboring Lydia (13.1% Black), Loreauville (18.5% Black), and Cade (33% Black). New Iberia is less Black than neighboring St. Martinville (60.2% Black), and Jeanerette (71% Black).
New Iberia's Asian Population
800 residents of New Iberia identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Iberia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more Asian than neighboring Loreauville (0% Asian), St. Martinville (0.4% Asian), and Jeanerette (0.4% Asian). New Iberia is less Asian than neighboring Lydia (3.1% Asian), and Cade (3.4% Asian).
New Iberia's Hispanic Population
1,445 residents of New Iberia identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Iberia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more Hispanic than neighboring Lydia (4.7% Hispanic), Loreauville (2.9% Hispanic), Cade (4.6% Hispanic), St. Martinville (2% Hispanic), and Jeanerette (2.1% Hispanic).
New Iberia's Native American/Other Population
167 residents of New Iberia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Iberia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #252 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loreauville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Jeanerette (0.2% Native American/Other). New Iberia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lydia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cade (0.9% Native American/Other).
New Iberia's Multiracial Population
871 residents of New Iberia identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Iberia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, New Iberia is ranked #274 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Iberia is more Multiracial than neighboring Loreauville (2.3% Multiracial), Cade (3% Multiracial), St. Martinville (2.3% Multiracial), and Jeanerette (2.5% Multiracial). New Iberia is less Multiracial than neighboring Lydia (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.