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Ludington

County:
Mason County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.36
State:
Michigan

Ludington is a city located in Mason County, Michigan. Ludington has a 2026 population of 7,524. It is also the county seat of Mason County. Ludington is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,682 in 2020.

The median household income in Ludington is $46,411 with a poverty rate of 22.47%. The median age in Ludington is 45.3 years: 40.5 years for males, and 48.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

7.5K
Total Population
2,239
Density (mi²)
-26 -0.34%
Growth

Ludington Population

Ludington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,524-26-0.34%
20257,550-27-0.36%
20247,577-67-0.88%
20237,644-79-1.02%
20227,723-21-0.27%
20217,744620.81%
20207,682-9-0.12%
20198,111-26-0.32%
20188,137951.18%
20178,042160.2%
20168,02630.04%
20158,023-14-0.17%
20148,03750.06%
20138,032-7-0.09%
20128,03900%
20118,039-40-0.5%
20108,07930.04%
20008,357-150-1.76%
19908,507-430-4.81%
19808,937-84-0.93%
19709,021-400-4.25%
19609,421-85-0.89%
19509,5068059.25%
19408,701-197-2.21%
19308,898881%
19208,810-322-3.53%
19109,1321,96627.44%
19007,166-351-4.67%
18907,5173,32779.4%
18804,19000%

Median Age

Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 40.5 years

Ludington Adults

There are 6,131 adults, (2,302 of whom are seniors) in Ludington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,821 (49.8%)
Male: 3,855 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ludington includes 89.63% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,88089.63%
Two or more races4265.55%
Black or African American1391.81%
Asian881.15%
Other race740.96%
Native American690.9%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1592.07%
Two or more races1181.54%
Other race740.96%
Native American300.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,72187.56%
Two or more races3084.01%
Black or African American1391.81%
Asian881.15%
Native American390.51%

Ludington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ludington 's average per capita income is $42,044. Household income levels show a median of $46,411. The poverty rate stands at 22.47%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,621-
Families$83,302$98,510
Households$46,411$73,336
Non Families$32,141$40,784

$42,044

Average Income

$46,411

Median Household Income

22.47%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)