Lydia, Louisiana facts for kids
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Lydia, Louisiana
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 Lydia, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Iberia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 892 |
| • Density | 524.40/sq mi (202.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70569
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-46755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 555199 |
Lydia is a small community in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 892 people lived in Lydia. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 952 people lived there. Lydia is also part of the larger New Iberia area.
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Exploring Lydia's Location
Lydia is located in the southern part of Louisiana. You can find it about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of New Iberia. New Iberia is the main town, or parish seat, for Iberia Parish.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 90 is a big four-lane highway that runs along the northern edge of Lydia. This highway makes it easy to travel to other cities. For example, you can drive northwest about 26 miles (42 km) to Lafayette. Or, you can head southeast about 41 miles (66 km) to Morgan City.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that the Lydia CDP covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Lydia?
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| 2020 | 892 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,079 people living in Lydia. These people lived in 385 different homes. Most of these homes, 302 of them, were families.
Population Details
The population density in 2000 was about 630 people per square mile (243 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Most of the people in Lydia were White (about 86%). About 11% were African American. A small number of people were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many homes in Lydia had children under 18 living there (about 34.5%). Most households were married couples living together (62.6%). About 10% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average household in Lydia had about 2.8 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.16 people.
Age Groups
The people in Lydia were spread across different age groups. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lydia was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lydia (Luisiana) para niños
