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Ludington city, MI

ZIP 49431 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49431

49431 has a population of 17,027 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.6%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
28.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.6%-49% vs US avg
x
High school
31.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.7%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.0%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.6%+445% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 49431

Poverty Rate
15.0%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.0%-38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.7%-8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.6%+445% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,027
Median age48.5
Poverty rate15.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born28.4%