Ludington is a city located in Mason County Michigan. Ludington has a 2024 population of 7,581. It is also the county seat of Mason County. Ludington is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Ludington is $66,614 with a poverty rate of 20.15%. The median age in Ludington is 42.3 years: 39 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ludington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,020 | 91.28% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,469 | 2.16 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 1,617 | 1.05 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 1,452 | 3.07 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 334 | 3.53 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 66 | 2.17 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 211 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 617 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 17.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 551 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,984 | 36.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 1,054 | 19.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,058 | 4,744 | 1,398 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 158 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 121 | 14 |
| Black | 84 | 76 | 27 |
| Native American | 68 | 46 | 13 |
| Asian | 64 | 61 | 17 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,164 | $82,155 | $44,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,875 | $0 | $68,542 |
| High School Graduate | $35,338 | $43,867 | $25,391 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,083 | $51,667 | $10,250 |
| Overall | $37,755 | $50,781 | $27,461 |
| Some College | $31,097 | $57,991 | $23,684 |
$37,755
Average Earnings
$50,781
Average Male
$27,461
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Ludington residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,625 | 1,500 | 22.64% |
| Asian | 72 | 3 | 4.17% |
| Black | 165 | 1 | 0.61% |
20.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.64%
Male Poverty Rate
19.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ludington is White, with 22.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ludington is Black, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.41% |
| Some College | 11.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.78% |
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
| Female Employed | 6.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,521 | $87,606 |
| Households | $49,503 | $66,614 |
| Married Families | $79,652 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,195 | $40,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
500
Number of Veterans
448
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 155 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| Korea | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 8.94% |
| Black | 8 | 7.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.91%
Born in Ludington
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
98.37% of Ludington residents were born in the United States, with 76.91% having been born in Michigan. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,502 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 7,518 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 7,534 | -15 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 7,549 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 7,565 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 7,581 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 7,597 | -80 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 7,677 | -27 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 7,704 | 60 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 7,644 | -467 | -5.76% |
| 2019 | 8,111 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 8,137 | 95 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 8,042 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,026 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 8,023 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 8,037 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 8,032 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8,039 | -40 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,079 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,357 | -150 | -1.76% |
| 1990 | 8,507 | -430 | -4.81% |
| 1980 | 8,937 | -84 | -0.93% |
| 1970 | 9,021 | -400 | -4.25% |
| 1960 | 9,421 | -85 | -0.89% |
| 1950 | 9,506 | 805 | 9.25% |
| 1940 | 8,701 | -197 | -2.21% |
| 1930 | 8,898 | 88 | 1% |
| 1920 | 8,810 | -322 | -3.53% |
| 1910 | 9,132 | 1,966 | 27.44% |
| 1900 | 7,166 | -351 | -4.67% |
| 1890 | 7,517 | 3,327 | 79.4% |
| 1880 | 4,190 | -3,312 | -44.15% |