Ludington, MI Demographics

A map of Ludington's Population by Race

Ludington, Michigan has an estimated population of 7,676, a less than 1% change from the 7,655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ludington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ludington has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ludington, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 22.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ludington is ranked the 134th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ludington was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ludington's White Population

6,721 residents of Ludington, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ludington is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ludington ranks 493rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ludington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.6%.

Ludington is more White than neighboring Scottville (85.5% White), Hart (76.6% White), and Mears (63.7% White). Ludington is less White than neighboring Pentwater (95.8% White), and Custer (95.3% White).

Ludington's Black Population

139 residents of Ludington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ludington is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ludington ranks 319th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.6%. Black residents' share of Ludington's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Ludington is more Black than neighboring Scottville (0% Black), Pentwater (0% Black), Custer (1.1% Black), and Mears (0% Black). Ludington is less Black than neighboring Hart (3.4% Black).

Ludington's Asian Population

88 residents of Ludington, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ludington is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ludington ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Asian residents' share of Ludington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Ludington is more Asian than neighboring Scottville (0% Asian), Pentwater (0% Asian), Custer (0% Asian), Hart (0.1% Asian), and Mears (0% Asian).

Ludington's Hispanic Population

381 residents of Ludington, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ludington is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ludington ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ludington's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.0%.

Ludington is more Hispanic than neighboring Pentwater (1.3% Hispanic), and Custer (1.1% Hispanic). Ludington is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottville (9.4% Hispanic), Hart (19.2% Hispanic), and Mears (18.1% Hispanic).

Ludington's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Ludington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ludington is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ludington ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ludington's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Ludington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pentwater (0% Native American/Other), Custer (0% Native American/Other), Hart (0% Native American/Other), and Mears (0% Native American/Other). Ludington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scottville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ludington's Multiracial Population

308 residents of Ludington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ludington is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ludington ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ludington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Ludington is more Multiracial than neighboring Scottville (3.6% Multiracial), Pentwater (3% Multiracial), Custer (2.5% Multiracial), and Hart (0.7% Multiracial). Ludington is less Multiracial than neighboring Mears (18.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.