CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lydia

South Carolina · 572 residents · 2.643 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Florence metro area
Compare
The short version

Lydia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,289. Population has grown 35% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
+35%since 2019
from 425 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
216 / sq mi
+35%since 2019
from 161 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−5%since 2019
from 47.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
145280416552687201020202024Lydia
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,289
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,103 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,800
−8%since 2019
from $23,754 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2019
from 85.4% in 2019
29.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lydia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(232)
Black45.4%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(263)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(181)
Black64.9%(371)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.8%(330)
Diversity Score
58
−7%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
Female
36.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lydia

Phillipsburg
Pop 193
Siloam
Pop 191
Hilltop
Pop 222
Rockingham
Pop 171
Places similar to Lydia
Head to head

Compare Lydia to nearby cities

LYDIA VS
Florence
Income$56,143+164%
Home value$211,400
Population41,231+21601%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYDIA VS
Camden
Income$63,576+199%
Home value$265,300
Population9,201+4743%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYDIA VS
Sumter
Income$55,592+161%
Home value$199,100
Population43,094+22581%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LYDIA VS
Lugoff
Income$69,485+226%
Home value$223,900
Population9,786+5051%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lydia, South Carolina?

Lydia, South Carolina has about 572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lydia, South Carolina earns about $21,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lydia, South Carolina?

About 9.9% 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 14.1% of people in Lydia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lydia with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →