Ludlow town is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Ludlow town has a 2024 population of 20,831. Ludlow town is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually but its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,766 in 2020.
The average household income in Ludlow town is $96,672 with a poverty rate of 9.74%. The median age in Ludlow town is 44.6 years: 43.7 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ludlow town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,474 | 88.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,456 | 6.97% |
| Other race | 479 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 219 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,502 | 2.38 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 4,396 | 2.83 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 2,537 | 1.23 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 1,091 | 3.16 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 478 | 2.68 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 833 | 5.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,874 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,783 | 17.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,081 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 4,961 | 32.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,076 | 6.96% |
| Some College | 2,862 | 18.5% |
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 | 13,630 | 11,997 | 3,528 |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 1,002 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 673 | 617 | 98 |
| Other Race | 241 | 234 | 53 |
| Asian | 206 | 206 | 117 |
| Black | 148 | 127 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,806 | $85,865 | $69,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,507 | $97,188 | $79,207 |
| High School Graduate | $40,903 | $52,264 | $26,515 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,571 | $41,964 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $54,566 | $58,194 | $52,413 |
| Some College | $54,315 | $65,505 | $53,511 |
$54,566
Average Earnings
$58,194
Average Male
$52,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.43% of Ludlow town residents speak only English, while 25.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,610 | 1,677 | 9.52% |
| Multiple | 1,255 | 222 | 17.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,722 | 165 | 9.58% |
| Other | 479 | 52 | 10.86% |
| Black | 172 | 18 | 10.47% |
9.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
8.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ludlow town is Multiple, with 17.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ludlow town is White, with 9.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.94% |
| High School | 12.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.45% |
| Male Employed | 5.31% |
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,403 | $114,433 |
| Households | $76,395 | $96,672 |
| Married Families | $106,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,365 | $51,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,482
Number of Veterans
1,390
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 492 |
| First Gulf War | 318 |
| Second Gulf War | 204 |
| Korea | 89 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 376 |
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 35 to 54 | 316 |
| 55 to 64 | 301 |
| 18 to 34 | 125 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,409 | 8.83% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4%
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
70.41%
Born in Ludlow town
83.96%
Native Born
16.04%
Foreign Born
3.71%
Non Citizen
12.33%
Naturalized
83.96% of Ludlow town residents were born in the United States, with 70.41% having been born in Massachusetts. 3.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,761 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 20,775 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 20,789 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 20,803 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 20,817 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 20,831 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 20,845 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 20,859 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 20,854 | 88 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 20,766 | -357 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 21,123 | -155 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 21,278 | -36 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 21,314 | -41 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 21,355 | 95 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 21,260 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 21,269 | 47 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 21,222 | -22 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 21,244 | -1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 21,245 | 109 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 21,136 | 0 | 0% |