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Ludlow

Missouri · 111 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 13% 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 $79,000. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 213%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
−46%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+15%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021301581852131990201020202024Ludlow
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,289
+101%since 2000
from $10,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+213%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(4)
Diversity Score12.5%(14)
Diversity Score
13
+906%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−17%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludlow, Missouri?

Ludlow, Missouri has about 111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ludlow, Missouri expensive?

In Ludlow, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Ludlow, Missouri?

About 12.9% 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 17.5% 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 51 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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