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Ludington

Michigan · 7,655 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 $39,248. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,655
−8%since 2000
from 8,357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,278 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+22%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Ludington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,248
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,345
+41%since 2000
from $17,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(7,731)
Black0.9%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(347)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,077)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(6,677)
Black0.8%(63)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(436)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other1.9%(145)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,698)
Diversity Score
22
+72%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludington, Michigan?

Ludington, Michigan has about 7,655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludington, Michigan?

The typical household in Ludington, Michigan earns about $39,248 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 $133,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Ludington, Michigan?

About 21.4% 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 17.8% 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 852 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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