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Ludington, MI


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Ludington, Michigan

Ludington, Michigan, in Mason county, is 64 miles E of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (center to center) and 96 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 8,357 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Ludington

In Ludington, about 49% of adults are married. In Ludington, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Ludington. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ludington had a median family income of $36,333.

Political Inclinations

Ludington folks tended to give their money ($2,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Ludington Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ludington that were owner-occupied was 59%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Ludington, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Ludington is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Ludington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLudington Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ludington Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ludington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ludington, MI

Comparing Ludington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime43

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