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Ludington Micro

Ludington, MI · 1 counties · 28,705 residents · 494.969 sq mi
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Ludington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,705
+2%since 2000
from 28,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Ludington
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,039
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,704 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,760
+23%since 2000
from $17,713 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(26,576)
Black0.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3%(852)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(2,789)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(26,595)
Black0.5%(156)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,150)
Asian0.5%(130)
Other2.2%(642)
Diversity Score17.2%(4,934)
Diversity Score
17
+74%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

LudingtonCENTRAL7,634
What's inside

1 component county

Mason CountyCENTRAL29,040
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ludington, MI?

Ludington, MI has about 28,705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ludington, MI?

The typical household in Ludington, MI earns about $40,039 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Ludington, MI?

About 19.4% 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 15.2% 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 3,168 residents, a change of about 12 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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