Lydia is a CDP located in Darlington County South Carolina. Lydia has a 2024 population of 158. Lydia is currently declining at a rate of -17.71% annually and its population has decreased by -62.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 419 in 2020.
The average household income in Lydia is $22,927 with a poverty rate of 35.02%. The median age in Lydia is 47.3 years: 24.4 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lydia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 132 | 55.7% |
| White | 92 | 38.82% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 129 | 1.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 62 | 2.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 60 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 7 | 1.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.57
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 28.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 61.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 13 | 9.63% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90 | 90 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.33%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lydia residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 83 | 90.22% |
35.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.46%
Male Poverty Rate
28.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lydia is White, with 90.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lydia is White, with 90.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 100%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 27.71% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,737 | $24,499 |
| Households | $22,275 | $22,927 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,382 | $21,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
7.6%
Male Marriage Rate
7.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 42.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
22%
Employment Rate
50.6%
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
75.95%
Born in Lydia
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lydia residents were born in the United States, with 75.95% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 158 | -34 | -17.71% |
| 2023 | 192 | -35 | -15.42% |
| 2022 | 227 | -97 | -29.94% |
| 2021 | 324 | -95 | -22.67% |
| 2020 | 419 | -6 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 425 | -74 | -14.83% |
| 2018 | 499 | -104 | -17.25% |
| 2017 | 603 | 102 | 20.36% |
| 2016 | 501 | 97 | 24.01% |
| 2015 | 404 | -3 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 407 | -22 | -5.13% |
| 2013 | 429 | -91 | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 520 | -51 | -8.93% |
| 2011 | 571 | -71 | -11.06% |
| 2010 | 642 | 0 | 0% |