Ludlow, KY Demographics

A map of Ludlow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,496	3,951	79.9%	90.1%
Hispanic	432	98	9.9%	2.2%
Multiracial	316	209	7.2%	4.8%
Black	134	101	3.1%	2.3%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.2%

Ludlow, Kentucky has an estimated population of 4,378, a less than 1% change from the 4,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ludlow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ludlow has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ludlow, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ludlow is ranked the 99th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Ludlow was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ludlow's White Population

3,496 residents of Ludlow, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ludlow is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Ludlow ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Ludlow's population has decreased from 90.1% to 79.9%.

Ludlow is more White than neighboring Delshire (71.4% White). Ludlow is less White than neighboring Bromley (92.7% White), Park Hills (83.9% White), Fort Mitchell (86.4% White), and Crescent Springs (86.5% White).

Ludlow's Black Population

134 residents of Ludlow, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ludlow is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Ludlow ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Ludlow's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

Ludlow is more Black than neighboring Bromley (0% Black), and Crescent Springs (2.5% Black). Ludlow is less Black than neighboring Park Hills (4.3% Black), Fort Mitchell (4% Black), and Delshire (16.1% Black).

Ludlow's Asian Population

0 residents of Ludlow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ludlow is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ludlow ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ludlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ludlow is less Asian than neighboring Park Hills (1.5% Asian), and Crescent Springs (1.7% Asian).

Ludlow's Hispanic Population

432 residents of Ludlow, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ludlow is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Ludlow ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 340.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ludlow's population has increased from 2.2% to 9.9%.

Ludlow is more Hispanic than neighboring Bromley (1.8% Hispanic), Park Hills (4.3% Hispanic), Fort Mitchell (5.1% Hispanic), Delshire (1% Hispanic), and Crescent Springs (3.9% Hispanic).

Ludlow's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ludlow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ludlow is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ludlow ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ludlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ludlow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bromley (0.5% Native American/Other), Delshire (2% Native American/Other), and Crescent Springs (0.5% Native American/Other).

Ludlow's Multiracial Population

316 residents of Ludlow, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ludlow is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Ludlow ranks 151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ludlow's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ludlow's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.2%.

Ludlow is more Multiracial than neighboring Bromley (5% Multiracial), Park Hills (5.9% Multiracial), Fort Mitchell (4.4% Multiracial), and Crescent Springs (4.9% Multiracial). Ludlow is less Multiracial than neighboring Delshire (9.5% 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.