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Ludington, MI Demographics

A map of Ludington's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
6,67787.2%
Hispanic
4365.7%
Multiracial
3234.2%
Native American/Other
971.3%
Black
630.8%
Asian
590.8%

Ludington, Michigan had a population of 7,655 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ludington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is the 132nd most populous. 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's White Population

6,677 residents of Ludington identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ludington larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #492 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more White than neighboring Scottville (83% White), Hart (66.3% White), and Mears (80.7% White). Ludington is less White than neighboring Pentwater (93.1% White), and Custer (92.6% White).

Ludington's Black Population

63 residents of Ludington identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ludington less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #312 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more Black than neighboring Pentwater (0.2% Black), Custer (0.7% Black), Hart (0.7% Black), and Mears (0% Black). Ludington is less Black than neighboring Scottville (1.2% Black).

Ludington's Asian Population

59 residents of Ludington identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ludington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #202 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more Asian than neighboring Scottville (0.5% Asian), Pentwater (0.2% Asian), Custer (0% Asian), Hart (0.3% Asian), and Mears (0% Asian).

Ludington's Hispanic Population

436 residents of Ludington identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ludington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more Hispanic than neighboring Pentwater (3.5% Hispanic), and Custer (2.6% Hispanic). Ludington is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottville (6% Hispanic), Hart (28.8% Hispanic), and Mears (15.1% Hispanic).

Ludington's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Ludington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ludington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #149 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scottville (1.2% Native American/Other), Pentwater (0.3% Native American/Other), Custer (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hart (1.2% Native American/Other). Ludington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mears (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ludington's Multiracial Population

323 residents of Ludington identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ludington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ludington is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ludington is more Multiracial than neighboring Pentwater (2.6% Multiracial), Custer (3.3% Multiracial), Hart (2.8% Multiracial), and Mears (2.7% Multiracial). Ludington is less Multiracial than neighboring Scottville (8.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.