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Ludlow

Missouri · 137 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Ludlow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $32,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
−33%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+18%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021301581852131990201020202024Ludlow
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,916
+57%since 2000
from $10,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−49.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+20%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(127)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(7)
Diversity Score18.4%(25)
Diversity Score
18
+1377%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludlow, Missouri?

Ludlow, Missouri has about 137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludlow, Missouri?

The typical household in Ludlow, Missouri earns about $31,250 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 $32,100, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Ludlow, Missouri?

About 4.5% 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 20.4% 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 25 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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