1st Advantage MortgageThe median Iberville Parish household earns $54,000, and 20% of residents live below the poverty line. County medians do not set your terms. Shop at least three lenders, including a credit union serving Iberville Parish, and confirm each one's Louisiana license.
On this page
- Getting oriented in Iberville Parish
- Housing costs in Iberville Parish
- Income in Iberville Parish compared with Louisiana
- Labor force snapshot: Iberville Parish
- Towns and communities in Iberville Parish
- Iberville Parish and the counties next door
- People and households in Iberville Parish
- What the numbers mean for Iberville Parish borrowers
- A Iberville Parish household budget, worked through
- Checklist for Iberville Parish applicants
- Verifying a lender from Iberville Parish
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Iberville Parish
The latest five-year Census estimate puts Iberville Parish's population at 29,815; only 33 of Louisiana's 64 county-level areas are larger. Its 617 square miles average 48 people per square mile, by the 2024 Census Gazetteer. For statistical purposes it belongs to the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, as delineated by the Office of Management and Budget in July 2023. Largest place: St. Gabriel, about 6,639 residents (22% of Iberville Parish); 9 Census places in all.
Housing costs in Iberville Parish
A typical Iberville Parish rental runs $827 a month including utilities, which is 22% below Louisiana. About 5 in 10 Iberville Parish renters pay 30% or more of income for rent. Home values center on $172,800, or 3.2 years of median income. 75% of Iberville Parish households own their home and 25% rent. Median construction year: 1986.
| Cost | Iberville Parish | Louisiana figure | Higher or lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened renters | 46% | 55% | -8.8 pts |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% | 12.6% | +8.4 pts |
| Owners | 75% | 67% | +7.7 pts |
| Median gross rent | $827/mo | $1,064/mo | 22% lower |
| Vacant units | 17% | 14% | +2.2 pts |
| Median home value | $172,800 | $216,500 | 20% lower |
| Burdened owners | 29% | 28% | +1.5 pts |
Owners with equity have a second option. Weigh a secured line against an unsecured loan by risk as well as cost before you choose (how they compare).
Income in Iberville Parish compared with Louisiana
At $54,000, the typical Iberville Parish household income is 18% below the median U.S. county ($65,681).
| Yearly household income | Iberville Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 34.1% | +3.3 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 37.5% | -1.9 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 22.5% | +0.4 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | -1.8 pts |
Six-figure households (28%) are outnumbered by those under $35,000 (34%) in Iberville Parish. Census counts 19.9% of Iberville Parish residents in poverty, against 18.9% across Louisiana. Gini index for Iberville Parish: 0.474. A household earning below the $54,000 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
Labor force snapshot: Iberville Parish
By the Census industry count, 21% of employed Iberville Parish residents work in education and health care and 11% in construction. Iberville Parish over-indexes on public administration: 9% versus 5% in Louisiana. 6.1% of Iberville Parish's labor force reported being unemployed, averaged across 2020 to 2024. Long commutes are the exception here: 14% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | Iberville Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.4% | -4.1 pts |
| Construction | 11.0% | +2.7 pts |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% | +2.9 pts |
| Retail trade | 9.9% | -1.1 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 9.6% | -0.2 pts |
| Public administration | 8.8% | +3.3 pts |
Self-employed in Iberville Parish? Two years of tax returns usually stand in for pay stubs.
Towns and communities in Iberville Parish
Here are the 9 most populous of the county's 9 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 60% of Iberville Parish residents live in one of the 9. Among places of 500 or more people, median income runs from $18,750 in White Castle to $74,688 in St. Gabriel. Median rent ranges from $733 in White Castle to $1,017 in St. Gabriel. St. Gabriel and every other Iberville Parish community use this county guide.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriel | city | 6,639 | $74,688 | $1,017 | 16 mi |
| Plaquemine | city | 6,075 | $69,366 | $880 | 7 mi |
| White Castle | town | 2,237 | $18,750 | $733 | 15 mi |
| Rosedale | village | 1,034 | n/a | $733 | 13 mi |
| Maringouin | town | 752 | $33,750 | $763 | 18 mi |
| Crescent | CDP | 376 | $83,056 | n/a | 5 mi |
| Dorseyville | CDP | 307 | $155,750 | n/a | 14 mi |
| Grosse Tete | village | 293 | $56,587 | n/a | 11 mi |
| Bayou Goula | CDP | 208 | n/a | n/a | 12 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
Iberville Parish and the counties next door
Distances run center to center, from West Baton Rouge Parish at 14 miles out to Pointe Coupee Parish at 33. Ascension Parish leads the group on income ($91,549), Assumption Parish trails ($51,423), and Iberville Parish out-earns 1 of the six.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville Parish | - | $54,000 | $827/mo | 75% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 14 mi | $87,299 | $973/mo | 77% |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 18 mi | $55,960 | $870/mo | 78% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 25 mi | $63,071 | $1,147/mo | 59% |
| Ascension Parish, LA | 27 mi | $91,549 | $1,318/mo | 81% |
| Assumption Parish, LA | 31 mi | $51,423 | $810/mo | 85% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | 33 mi | $65,961 | $817/mo | 80% |
People and households in Iberville Parish
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19% of Iberville Parish adults. Health coverage gaps: 8.1% of Iberville Parish residents are uninsured.
| Iberville Parish | vs Louisiana | vs U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% | -8.5 pts | -3.6 pts |
| No high school diploma | 17.2% | +4.5 pts | n/a |
| Work from home | 5.3% | -2.8 pts | -3.3 pts |
| Median age | 40.4 | +2.4 yrs | -1.1 yrs |
| No vehicle | 6.4% | -2.1 pts | +0.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 19.9% | +1.0 pts | +6.7 pts |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 6.1% | -0.2 pts | +1.7 pts |
| One-way commute | Share of Iberville Parish workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 39.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 29.0% |
| 30 to 44 min | 16.7% |
| 45 to 59 min | 5.8% |
| 60+ min | 8.5% |
What the numbers mean for Iberville Parish borrowers
Based on the Iberville Parish data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- 21% mobile homes. Many are not titled as real estate, so home-equity options may not apply; an unsecured loan is the usual route.
- Help that costs nothing. About 5,936 Iberville Parish residents live in poverty; see free options before a loan.
- Rent at $827. With 46% burdened, a short term and small amount keep risk down.
A Iberville Parish household budget, worked through
How much room does a median Iberville Parish budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Monthly gross at the median, Iberville Parish: $4,500
- Rent at the median, $827, takes 18% of that
- Under a 36% cap, $1,620 total minus rent leaves $793
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Checklist for Iberville Parish applicants
Before you apply, wherever you live in Iberville Parish:
- Size the loan to the bill, not to the most a lender offers.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Louisiana borrowers.
- Pick the shortest term whose payment still fits.
Verifying a lender from Iberville Parish
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Iberville Parish, check the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Nationally, Iberville Parish residents can file with the CFPB. State-level detail for Iberville Parish borrowers is in the Louisiana guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Iberville Parish rank on income in Louisiana?
33rd of 64, with a median of $54,000. The state median is $60,756.
What is the median rent in Iberville Parish, LA?
$827 a month, utilities included, or $9,924 a year.
Is home equity cheaper than a personal loan in Iberville Parish?
Often, because the home secures it. With 75% of Iberville Parish homes owner-occupied, weigh that lower cost against the risk to the house.
How many towns are in Iberville Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 9 places mainly in the county, led by St. Gabriel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Rosedale, Maringouin.
Will a Iberville Parish address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Louisiana as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.