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Ludlow

Missouri · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.157 sq mi
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Ludlow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $90,000. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 194%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−25%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+34%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1021301581852131990201020202024Ludlow
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,212
+159%since 2000
from $10,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+3%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+83%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(199)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+31%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludlow, Missouri?

Ludlow, Missouri has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludlow, Missouri?

The typical household in Ludlow, Missouri earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ludlow, Missouri expensive?

In Ludlow, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Ludlow, Missouri?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ludlow, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ludlow, Missouri?

About 21.6% of people in Ludlow, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ludlow, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ludlow, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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