Lydia is a CDP located in Iberia Parish Louisiana. Lydia has a 2024 population of 980. Lydia is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -26.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,326 in 2020.
The average household income in Lydia is $56,263 with a poverty rate of 34.32%. The median age in Lydia is 35.3 years: 44.7 years for males, and 20.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lydia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 75.2% |
| Other race | 223 | 22.85% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 394 | 2.48 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 228 | 3.26 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 117 | 0 | 7.7 | 92.3 |
| Male | 39 | 2.49 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 10 | 1.9 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
38.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 2.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 285 | 48.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 20.95% |
| Some College | 85 | 14.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 418 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 94 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,658 | $23,842 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $0 | $34,074 |
| Some College | $92,917 | $0 | $0 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$34,074
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.59% of Lydia residents speak only English, while 26.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 223 | 223 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 273 | 223 | 81.68% |
| White | 684 | 112 | 16.37% |
34.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.6%
Male Poverty Rate
42.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lydia is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lydia is White, with 16.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.78% |
| High School | 21.05% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 34.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,276 | $47,834 |
| Households | $41,463 | $56,263 |
| Married Families | $40,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,866 | $70,881 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
73.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
91.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.18%
Born in Lydia
80.02%
Native Born
19.98%
Foreign Born
17.32%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
80.02% of Lydia residents were born in the United States, with 74.18% having been born in Louisiana. 17.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 980 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 978 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 976 | 20 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 956 | -370 | -27.9% |
| 2020 | 1,326 | 265 | 24.98% |
| 2019 | 1,061 | 517 | 95.04% |
| 2018 | 544 | -65 | -10.67% |
| 2017 | 609 | -97 | -13.74% |
| 2016 | 706 | 95 | 15.55% |
| 2015 | 611 | -104 | -14.55% |
| 2014 | 715 | -91 | -11.29% |
| 2013 | 806 | 87 | 12.1% |
| 2012 | 719 | -8 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 727 | -225 | -23.63% |
| 2010 | 952 | 0 | 0% |