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Ludington, MI
City in Mason County, Michigan.
Population
7,676
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,284
ZIP codes
0
Ludington and its ZIP codes
Ludington at a glance
- Ludington is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 134th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $46,411 a year, 36% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,100 (13% below Michigan) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Ludington, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ludington, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,411
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$201,100
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,908), Irish Americans (869), Polish Americans (600).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Ludington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,074
10,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $10,457 per person
How people get to work
Ludington, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ludington, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 17°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ludington, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Ludington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| CusterVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| PentwaterVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| FountainVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Free SoilVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| HartCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ManisteeCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| EastlakeVillage | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| ShelbyVillage | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| New EraVillage | 28 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ludington, MI in?
- Ludington is in Mason County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ludington, MI?
- About 7,676 people live in Ludington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ludington?
- Nearby places include Scottville (8.3 mi), Custer (11 mi), Pentwater (12 mi), Fountain (15 mi), Free Soil (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023