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Ludington

Located in Northwest lower Michigan, offers spectacular beauty, timeless charm, beautiful beaches, changing seasons.
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Welcome to Ludington

The harbor front community of Ludington, located in Northwest lower Michigan, offers spectacular beauty, timeless charm, beautiful beaches, changing seasons, and nearly unlimited activities. Ludington and Mason County have a friendly, small-town atmosphere with great natural resources where you can enjoy life in your new home or summer vacation cottage. It is within a 45-minute drive to everything from dune rides to casinos to skiing. Ludington is also the port for the car ferry S.S. Badger, providing a shortcut across Lake Michigan. Ludington State Park, often called the queen of Michigan's park,s features 14 miles of hiking and biking trails in beautiful forests and dunes, 3 campgrounds, and miles of sandy beach. Mason County, Michigan's Gold Coast, encompasses a 495 sq. mile region along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. The area includes the Great Lake Port City, Scottville, Ludingto,n and the agriculturally rich crossroads of Mason County.
 
The S.S. Badger is the largest lake ferry service on the Great Lakes, located in Ludington. The 60-mile cruise takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The S.S. Badger takes four hours to cross the lake.
 
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville. This college is located on 360 beautiful acres and was established in 1967. This community college offers many different associate degrees and certificates. This inexpensive community college also offers special events open to the public. These events include theater productions, dance and musical performances, and lectures.
 
The recreational season never ends throughout Ludington and provides opportunities that span the generations. Ludington and Mason County has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with great natural resources where you can enjoy life in your new home or summer vacation cottage. It is within a 45-minute drive to everything from dune rides to casinos to skiing. Ludington State Park, often called the queen of Michigan’s parks, features 14 miles of hiking and biking trails in beautiful forests and dunes, 3 campgrounds, and over 7 miles of sandy beach.

Overview for Ludington, MI

17,255 people live in Ludington, where the median age is 48.3 and the average individual income is $33,550. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,255

Total Population

48.3 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,550

Average individual Income

Around Ludington, MI

There's plenty to do around Ludington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including HumaniTea, Red Rooster Coffee, and The Alley Bar & Grill.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.59 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.5 miles 59 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $ 2.53 miles 8 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 3.86 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.53 miles 152 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 1.4 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ludington, MI

Ludington has 7,392 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ludington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,255 people call Ludington home. The population density is 179.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,255

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.3

Median Age

48.99 / 51.01%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,392

Total Households

2.29

Average Household Size

$33,550

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Ludington, MI

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The following schools are within or nearby Ludington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Ludington Ludington

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