Census ACS · #836 μSA
Ludington Metro Area
The Ludington, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 29,177 residents. The median household income is $62,296 and the median home value is $199,300.
29,177
Population
59
People / sq mi
$62,296
Median Income
$199,300
Median Home Value
The Ludington CBSA covers 495 sq mi of land at 58.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$62,296
Median Household Income
$34,751
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$199,300
Median Home Value
$840
Median Rent
78.1%
Homeownership
Education
93.4%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
9.2%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
18.6%
Foreign Born
Ludington spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ludington, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 29,177 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #836 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Ludington metro area is $62,296, with a per capita income of $34,751.
The Ludington, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Ludington, Mi CBSA (31220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.