Lydia, SC Profile: Facts & Data

The Lydia CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 548 as of July 1, 2024. Lydia ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in South Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Lydia is located at latitude 34.289 and longitude -80.1123 in Darlington County. The formal boundaries for the Lydia Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.64 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Darlington County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Lydia Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

South Carolina is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Lydia Census Designated Place is located within Hartsville Division of Darlington County.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Lydia, SC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	548 (100%)
Population in Households	548 (100.0%)
Population in Families	460 (83.9%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	207
Diversity Index²	53


INCOME
Median Household Income	$29,374
Average Household Income	$63,291
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	19%
Per Capita Income	$26,448
Wealth Index⁵	59
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (47.0)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	299 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	178 (59.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	51 (17.1%)
Vacant Housing Units	70 (23.4%)
Median Home Value	$90,909
Average Home Value	$127,669
Housing Affordability Index³	134

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	229
Average Household Size	2.39
Family Households	150
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Lydia, SC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Lydia to the other 475 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-1.00%	-0.37%
Households	-0.51%	0.00%
Families		-0.81%
Median Household Income		9.71%
Per Capita Income		4.61%
Owner Occupied HU		0.45%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 324	32nd
Population Density	# 355	25th
Median Household Income	# 460	3rd
Housing Affordability Index	# 344	72nd
Per Capita Income	# 313	34th
Diversity Index	# 247	48th

Lydia, SC Profile: Facts & Data

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Lydia, SC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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