Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ludington, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,676

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%6,721

Hispanic/Latino

5%381

Two or More

4%308

Black

1.8%139

Asian

1.1%88

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%324

High School Diploma

26.4%1,521

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%240

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%1,026

Associate's Degree

10.4%599

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%959

Master's Degree

9%520

Professional Degree

2.2%129

Doctorate

1%59

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,100

Median Renti

$902

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.6%2,210

Renter-Occupied

40.4%1,496

Total Units

4,452

Homeownership

59.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%21

$50K–$100K

6%133

$100K–$150K

14%310

$150K–$200K

28.6%632

$200K–$300K

27.9%617

$300K–$500K

20%441

$500K–$1M

2.5%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

208

$500–$750

331

$750–$1,000

496

$1,000–$1,250

235

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%88

2010–2019

5.3%234

2000–2009

5.8%256

1990–1999

5.4%239

1980–1989

9.1%404

1970–1979

11.7%522

1960–1969

7.7%341

1950–1959

9.2%409

1940–1949

7.3%323

1939 or earlier

36.7%1,636

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%2,892

Electricity

17.7%655

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%78

No Fuel

1.1%41

Wood

0.8%30

Other

0.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,411

Mean Household Incomei

$73,336

Per Capita Incomei

$35,465

Poverty Ratei

21.8%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,254

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%268

$10K–$15K

5.7%212

$15K–$20K

4.7%176

$20K–$25K

5.3%196

$25K–$30K

5.6%206

$30K–$35K

6%222

$35K–$40K

6.3%234

$40K–$45K

8.2%304

$45K–$50K

2.6%97

$50K–$60K

6.4%236

$60K–$75K

4.2%156

$75K–$100K

13.9%514

$100K–$125K

7.6%281

$125K–$150K

5.7%213

$150K–$200K

6.5%241

$200K+

4%150

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,084

Avg. Commutei

14.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

399(6.5% of civilian adults)