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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Ludington Micro

Ludington, MI · 1 counties · 28,274 residents · 494.969 sq mi
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Ludington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,704. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,274
+11%since 1990
from 25,537 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+11%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Ludington
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,704
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,701 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,713
+63%since 1990
from $10,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
21.6% rent
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(24,911)
Black0.6%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(427)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score9.9%(2,518)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(26,576)
Black0.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3%(852)
Asian0.3%(78)
Diversity Score9.9%(2,789)
10
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludington, MI?

Ludington, MI has about 28,274 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ludington, MI?

The typical household in Ludington, MI earns about $34,704 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ludington, MI expensive?

In Ludington, MI, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Ludington, MI?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ludington, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ludington, MI?

About 11.0% of people in Ludington, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ludington, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Ludington, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,737 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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