Delcambre Authority

Delcambre is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,552 with home prices 1.7× below the Louisiana median.

Delcambre, Louisiana

In Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Delcambre anchors a community of 2,552. The median household income stands at $59,038.

Definition and scope

Delcambre is a chartered municipality within Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Louisiana. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the New Iberia, LA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Delcambre has approximately 2,552 residents. The median age is 35.1 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $128,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.6%
• Black or African American: 3.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
• Asian: 0.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Delcambre is $59,038. Poverty rate stands at 18.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 14.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Delcambre:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 2
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Jeff Isl Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Vermilion Parish Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at New Iberia, Louisiana.

Geography and climate

Delcambre sits at an elevation of 7 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9b.

References

• Louisiana State Authority — state-level reference for Louisiana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.