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Ludington

Michigan · 8,357 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Ludington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,357
−2%since 1990
from 8,507 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,487 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,532 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Ludington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,089
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,611 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,215
+55%since 1990
from $11,075 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,259)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(900)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(7,731)
Black0.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(347)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,077)
Diversity Score
13
+22%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludington, Michigan?

Ludington, Michigan has about 8,357 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ludington, Michigan?

The typical household in Ludington, Michigan earns about $28,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ludington, Michigan expensive?

In Ludington, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Ludington, Michigan?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ludington, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ludington, Michigan?

About 16.3% of people in Ludington, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ludington, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ludington, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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