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Lydia, LA

Census-designated place in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.

Population

713

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

419

ZIP codes

0

Lydia and its ZIP codes

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Lydia at a glance

  • Lydia is about 3.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $93,229 a year, 53% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (34% below Louisiana).

Local data for Lydia, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lydia, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$93,229

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$142,600

Homeownership

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

5.1%

Median age

54.5

Average commute

23.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (217), Irish Americans (66), Mexican Americans (47).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iberia Parish. PPP loans are for Lydia.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,590

24,488 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,567

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$471M

FY 2026, $6,739 per person

Iberia Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lydia, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.0%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lydia, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

204

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,827

11.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 42°F

65.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lydia, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

17.5%

U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts

Smoking

22.0%

U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities near Lydia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New IberiaCity6 mi11.1
JeaneretteCity6.8 mi2.3
LoreauvilleVillage9.7 mi0.4
SorrelCensus-designated place10 mi2.1
GlencoeCensus-designated place10 mi0.7
DelcambreTown13 mi1.2
CadeCensus-designated place14 mi6.7
St. MartinvilleCity14 mi3.2
CharentonCensus-designated place15 mi5
BaldwinTown15 mi3.2
ErathTown16 mi1.8
YoungsvilleCity18 mi12.5
BroussardCity18 mi18.2
FranklinCity19 mi10
ParksVillage20 mi0.8
CatahoulaCensus-designated place20 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lydia, LA in?
Lydia is in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lydia, LA?
About 713 people live in Lydia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lydia?
Nearby places include New Iberia (6 mi), Jeanerette (6.8 mi), Loreauville (9.7 mi), Sorrel (10 mi), Glencoe (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023