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Ludlow

Vermont · 773 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Ludlow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,339. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,900. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
773
−19%since 2000
from 958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+18%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6457759061K1K1990201020202024Ludlow
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,464
+54%since 2000
from $19,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
60.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+25%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(934)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(677)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(23)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other3.4%(26)
Diversity Score20.7%(160)
Diversity Score
21
+688%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludlow, Vermont?

Ludlow, Vermont has about 773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludlow, Vermont?

The typical household in Ludlow, Vermont earns about $41,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ludlow, Vermont expensive?

In Ludlow, Vermont, the median home is worth about $189,900, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Ludlow, Vermont?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ludlow, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ludlow, Vermont?

About 18.1% of people in Ludlow, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ludlow, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Ludlow, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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