Demographic Profile

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

The Municipality of Iba had registered a population of 34,678 persons during the NSO Population Census 2000 and posted a population growth rate of 1.86 percent for the last five (5) years. Assuming the rate of increase will remain steady over the next seven years, the population of Iba in 2005 is estimated to be 38,025 and by 2007, the town is expected to grow by 39,453 persons. During the same Census Year, male population outnumbered female population by a ratio of 96 female for every 100 males. In 2005, there are 19,382 males compared to 18,643 females. On similar survey, the age group category of; Young Dependents, Working-age group, and Old-Dependents contributed 37.46 percent, 58.19 percent and 4.34 percent respectively, and by absolute figure at present, there are 14,246 (0 - 14), 22,128 (15 - 64) and 1,657 (65 and and over). This will likewise translate to a dependency ratio of 72 persons (young and old) for every 100 working-age persons.

At present, the population density of Iba is approximately 248 persons per square kilometers. Lesser concentration of people are noted in the Poblacion compared to out-lying rural rural barangay. There are 6,218 person or 16.35 percent of the total population living in urban area compared to 31,807 persons residing in rural areas.

Based from 2000 NSO Survey, registered household reached 7,260, equivalent to 4.78 persons for every household. At present, there are 7,961 households. The prevailing demographic structure of the town is considered to be relatively young so there is the greater possibility that population will accelerate growth over the coming years.