Port Ludlow, WA Demographics

A map of Port Ludlow's Population by Race

Port Ludlow, Washington has an estimated population of 2,891, a slight decrease from the 2,959 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Ludlow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Ludlow has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Ludlow, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Ludlow is ranked the 265th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Port Ludlow was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Ludlow's White Population

2,469 residents of Port Ludlow, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Ludlow is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Port Ludlow ranks 40th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Ludlow's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Port Ludlow's population has decreased from 88.9% to 85.4%.

Port Ludlow is more White than neighboring Lofall (79.9% White), Port Hadlock-Irondale (77.4% White), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (25.2% White). Port Ludlow is less White than neighboring Hansville (94.7% White), and Marrowstone (97.8% White).

Port Ludlow's Black Population

0 residents of Port Ludlow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Ludlow is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Port Ludlow ranks 415th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

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

Port Ludlow is less Black than neighboring Hansville (0.8% Black), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (1.1% Black).

Port Ludlow's Asian Population

74 residents of Port Ludlow, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Ludlow is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Port Ludlow ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Ludlow's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Asian residents' share of Port Ludlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Port Ludlow is more Asian than neighboring Lofall (0.9% Asian), Hansville (1.2% Asian), Marrowstone (0% Asian), Port Hadlock-Irondale (0.3% Asian), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (0.8% Asian).

Port Ludlow's Hispanic Population

197 residents of Port Ludlow, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Ludlow is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Ludlow ranks 574th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Ludlow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Ludlow's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.8%.

Port Ludlow is more Hispanic than neighboring Hansville (1.5% Hispanic), and Marrowstone (0.9% Hispanic). Port Ludlow is less Hispanic than neighboring Lofall (9.2% Hispanic), Port Hadlock-Irondale (8.9% Hispanic), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (9.6% Hispanic).

Port Ludlow's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Port Ludlow, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Ludlow is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Ludlow ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Ludlow's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Ludlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Port Ludlow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hansville (0% Native American/Other), and Marrowstone (0.5% Native American/Other). Port Ludlow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lofall (2.8% Native American/Other), Port Hadlock-Irondale (2.3% Native American/Other), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (57.2% Native American/Other).

Port Ludlow's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Port Ludlow, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Ludlow is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Ludlow ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Ludlow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Ludlow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Port Ludlow is more Multiracial than neighboring Hansville (1.8% Multiracial), and Marrowstone (0.8% Multiracial). Port Ludlow is less Multiracial than neighboring Lofall (7.1% Multiracial), Port Hadlock-Irondale (11.1% Multiracial), and Port Gamble Tribal Community (6.1% 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.