Ludington, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mason County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,664
Population
2,281/sq mi density
$44,471
Median Income
$30,566 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$307,090 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,471 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,664
Census 2023
Population Density
2,281
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.6 km²)
Median Age
43.8 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.3%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.2%
63% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.442
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,664 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,281 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| Broadband Access | 80.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.442 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |