Ludlow is a city located in Kenton County Kentucky. Ludlow has a 2024 population of 4,312. Ludlow is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,391 in 2020.
The average household income in Ludlow is $69,681 with a poverty rate of 19.71%. The median age in Ludlow is 37.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ludlow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,880 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,914 | 2.28 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 998 | 1.25 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 509 | 3.06 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 281 | 3.99 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 126 | 3.52 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 5.71% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 730 | 24.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 267 | 9.02% |
| High School Graduate | 950 | 32.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 662 | 22.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,483 | 2,303 | 793 |
| Hispanic | 229 | 229 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 152 | 61 |
| Black | 117 | 117 | 82 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 70.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,071 | $67,616 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,951 | $64,938 | $87,500 |
| High School Graduate | $27,713 | $29,167 | $26,516 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,927 | $60,114 | $36,380 |
| Overall | $46,884 | $55,261 | $38,542 |
| Some College | $46,146 | $50,536 | $40,441 |
$46,884
Average Earnings
$55,261
Average Male
$38,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.97% of Ludlow residents speak only English, while 4.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,600 | 593 | 16.47% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 147 | 48.84% |
| Multiple | 386 | 124 | 32.12% |
19.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
28.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ludlow is Hispanic, with 48.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ludlow is White, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.44% |
| High School | 28.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.73% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.98% |
| Female Employed | 9.13% |
| Male Employed | 3.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,971 | $84,183 |
| Households | $59,089 | $69,681 |
| Married Families | $97,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,182 | $53,298 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 4.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.79%
Born in Ludlow
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
98.97% of Ludlow residents were born in the United States, with 54.79% having been born in Kentucky. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,213 | -20 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 4,233 | -20 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 4,253 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 4,272 | -20 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 4,292 | -20 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 4,312 | -20 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 4,332 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 4,347 | -29 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 4,376 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 4,391 | -125 | -2.77% |
| 2019 | 4,516 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 4,521 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 4,532 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,544 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 4,554 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 4,556 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 4,566 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 4,551 | 12 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,539 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,548 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,409 | -327 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 4,736 | -223 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 4,959 | -856 | -14.72% |
| 1970 | 5,815 | -418 | -6.71% |
| 1960 | 6,233 | -141 | -2.21% |
| 1950 | 6,374 | 189 | 3.06% |
| 1940 | 6,185 | -300 | -4.63% |
| 1930 | 6,485 | 1,903 | 41.53% |
| 1920 | 4,582 | 419 | 10.06% |
| 1910 | 4,163 | 829 | 24.87% |
| 1900 | 3,334 | -879 | -20.86% |