Iberia Parish, Louisiana
Iberia Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Iberia Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,240 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 68,991 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Iberia. The county was created 157 years ago in 1868.
County Snapshot
Iberia Parish at a glance
Iberia Parish currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Louisiana counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
New IberiaPopulation 28,032
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Iberia Parish
| Population | 68,991 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 2670 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 44% |
| Land as percent of area | 56% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.5135,-91.8396 |
| Named for | Iberian Peninsula |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital | New Iberia |
| Establishment | October 30, 1868 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:45:04 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Iberia Parish is located at 29°30'49"N 91°50'23"W (29.5135300, -91.8396400). It has 5 neighbors: Assumption Parish, Iberville Parish, Lafayette Parish, Saint Martin Parish and Vermilion Parish.
Iberia Parish map
Iberia Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iberia Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Iberia | 28,032 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Jeanerette | 5,169 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Delcambre | 1,837 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lydia | 952 | |
| Loreauville | 835 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Georgetown | 319 | Village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 10 to 15...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Iberia Parish
Official Website- New Iberia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Iberia Parish decreased by 6.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,240 | - | census |
| 2011 | 73,439 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,660 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,839 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,724 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 73,747 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,971 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,982 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,905 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 69,830 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 68,991 | -1.22% | estimation process |
People born in Iberia Parish (2)
People born in Iberia Parish, including Louisiana lawyer and judge John Malcolm Duhé, Jr., politician J. Emile Verret, .
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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