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Lydia

South Carolina · 190 residents · 2.643 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 47 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
−20%since 2023
from 237 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 90 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.9
+50%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
145280416552687201020202024Lydia
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,492
+163%since 2023
from $13,482 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+430%since 2023
from 0.071 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance76.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical76.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(92)
Black55.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(13)
Diversity Score67%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(96)
Black41.1%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(16)
Diversity Score71.1%(135)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
91.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
Female
8.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lydia, South Carolina?

Lydia, South Carolina has about 190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lydia, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lydia, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lydia, South Carolina?

About 18.4% of people in Lydia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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