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Ludowici

Georgia · 1,590 residents · 2.871 sq mi
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Ludowici has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $143,800. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,590
+10%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+28%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ludowici
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,238
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,696
+34%since 2000
from $11,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+152%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,037)
Black23.5%(338)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(722)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(918)
Black31.1%(495)
Hispanic / Latino5%(80)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2%(32)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,057)
Diversity Score
66
+33%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
63.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludowici, Georgia?

Ludowici, Georgia has about 1,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludowici, Georgia?

The typical household in Ludowici, Georgia earns about $45,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ludowici, Georgia expensive?

In Ludowici, Georgia, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Ludowici, Georgia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ludowici, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ludowici, Georgia?

About 26.6% of people in Ludowici, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ludowici, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ludowici, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 299 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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