Ludington
City in Mason County, Michigan
Ludington is a city in Mason County, Michigan, with 7,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scottville, 8.1 miles E.
- 7,655residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 2,278 / sq mipopulation density
- 49431ZIP code
About Ludington
Ludington ( LUH-ding-tən) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat and the largest city in Mason County. The population was 7,655 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth largest city in the northern Michigan area. It is located near a military base.
The city is located at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River at Lake Michigan. Nearby are Ludington State Park (which includes the Big Sable Point Light), Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, and Manistee National Forest, making the area a popular tourist destination in the summer. Ludington is the home port of the SS Badger, a vehicle and passenger ferry with daily service in the summer across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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Living in Ludington
- Median household income
- $46,411
- Median home value
- $201,100
- Median rent
- $902/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Ludington had 7,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,278 per sq mi (880 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ludington at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Mason County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9572° N, 86.4429° W |
| ZIP code | 49431 |
| Official website | ludington.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2649640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ludington
- Scottville8.1 mi E
- Custer11.1 mi E
- Pentwater12.3 mi S
- Fountain14.5 mi NE
- Free Soil15.5 mi NE
- Hart18.7 mi S
- Mears18.9 mi S
- Filer City19.4 mi NE
- Oak Hill19.4 mi N
- Stronach19.6 mi NE
- Manistee20.7 mi N
- Eastlake21.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ludington
What county is Ludington in?
Ludington is in Mason County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ludington, MI?
7,655 people lived in Ludington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ludington, MI?
The ZIP code of Ludington is 49431.
What is the elevation of Ludington?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ludington?
Scottville (8.1 mi), Custer (11.1 mi), Pentwater (12.3 mi), Fountain (14.5 mi), Free Soil (15.5 mi).
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