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Lydia

Louisiana · 713 residents · 1.701 sq mi
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Lydia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,229. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 366 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,600. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
−34%since 2000
from 1,079 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
419 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+51%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4756828901K1K1990201020202024Lydia
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,229
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,146 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,113
+114%since 2000
from $16,395 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
+15%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(925)
Black11.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(137)
Diversity Score
19
−33%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lydia, Louisiana?

Lydia, Louisiana has about 713 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lydia, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lydia, Louisiana earns about $93,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lydia, Louisiana expensive?

In Lydia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $142,600.

How educated are people in Lydia, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lydia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lydia, Louisiana?

About 3.8% of people in Lydia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lydia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lydia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 523 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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