Lydia
Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina
Lydia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Darlington County, South Carolina, with 572 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hartsville, 5.8 miles N.
- 572residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 29079ZIP code
About Lydia
Lydia (formerly Mount Elon) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 642. It is the location of Lydia Plantation, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Lydia is in western Darlington County, just east of the Lee County line. U.S. Route 15 passes through the community, leading northeast 7 miles (11 km) to Hartsville and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Bishopville. South Carolina Highway 34 leads east 14 miles (23 km) to Darlington, the county seat.
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Lydia had 572 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 572 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lydia at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Darlington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 572 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2865° N, 80.1185° W |
| ZIP code | 29079 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4543135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lydia
- Hartsville5.8 mi N
- Pine Ridge8.1 mi N
- North Hartsville8.4 mi N
- Lamar8.6 mi S
- Bishopville8.7 mi SW
- Wisacky10.5 mi SW
- Elliott12.5 mi S
- Browntown12.6 mi SW
- Manville13.5 mi SW
- Darlington14.4 mi E
- Dovesville14.5 mi NE
- Timmonsville14.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Lydia
What county is Lydia in?
Lydia is in Darlington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Lydia, SC?
572 people lived in Lydia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lydia, SC?
The ZIP code of Lydia is 29079.
What is the elevation of Lydia?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lydia?
Hartsville (5.8 mi), Pine Ridge (8.1 mi), North Hartsville (8.4 mi), Lamar (8.6 mi), Bishopville (8.7 mi).
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