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Lydia

South Carolina · 642 residents · 2.643 sq mi
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Lydia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $61,700. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
642
+12%vs 2011
vs 571 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 216 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+30%vs 2011
vs 30.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
145280416552687201020202024Lydia
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,165
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,028 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,817
−5%vs 2011
vs $11,409 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−28.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.8% in 2011
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+71%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13%(74)
Black86%(491)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score30.5%(174)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(205)
Black65.4%(420)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score59.8%(384)
Diversity Score
60
+96%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 30.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
Female
58.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lydia, South Carolina?

Lydia, South Carolina has about 642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lydia, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lydia, South Carolina earns about $22,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lydia, South Carolina expensive?

In Lydia, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,700.

How educated are people in Lydia, South Carolina?

About 9.1% 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 38.1% of people in Lydia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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