Founded 1868 Population 73,878 (2013) | Area 2,670 km² | |
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Website iberiaparishgovernment.com/index.asp Rivers Bayou Teche, Atchafalaya River, Bayou Portage Points of interest Jungle Gardens, Shadows‑on‑the‑Teche, New Iberia City Park, Bayou Teche Museum, Jeanerette Museum | ||
Iberia parish louisiana
Iberia Parish (French: Paroisse de l'Ibérie) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,240. The parish seat is New Iberia. The parish was formed in 1868 and named for the Iberian Peninsula. It is part of the large, 22-parish Acadiana region of the state, with a large Francophone population.
Contents
- Iberia parish louisiana
- Map of Iberia Parish LA USA
- Geography
- Major highways
- Adjacent parishes
- Protected areas
- National protected area
- State protected areas
- Demographics
- Education
- National Guard
- Cities
- Town
- Village
- Census designated place
- Unincorporated communities
- References
Map of Iberia Parish, LA, USA
Iberia Parish is part of the Lafayette, Louisiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 1,031 square miles (2,670 km2), of which 574 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 456 square miles (1,180 km2) (44%) is water. This includes Marsh Island.
Major highways
Adjacent parishes
Protected areas
The parish has both national and state protected areas within the boarders.
National protected area
State protected areas
Part of the Attakapas Wildlife Management Area is located within Iberia Parish as well as in St. Mary and St. Martin Parishes.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,266 people, 25,381 households, and 19,162 families residing in the parish. The population density was 127 people per square mile (49/km²). There were 27,844 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the parish was 65.08% White, 30.81% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.93% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.99% reported speaking French or Cajun French at home, while 1.48% speak Lao and 1.29% Spanish.
There were 25,381 households out of which 39.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 17.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 21.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the parish the population was spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the parish was $31,204, and the median income for a family was $36,017. Males had a median income of $32,399 versus $18,174 for females. The per capita income for the parish was $14,145. About 20.20% of families and 23.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.50% of those under age 18 and 20.20% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Iberia Parish School System serves the parish.
National Guard
E Company 199th Forward Support Battalion resides in Jeanerette, Louisiana, and B Company 2-156th resides in New Iberia, Louisiana. Both units have deployed twice to Iraq, 2004-5 and 2010, as part of the 256TH IBCT.