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- Modesto is 0% more densely populated than Ludington.
- People are 2.8% more likely to be married in Modesto.
- The Median Age is 8.7 years younger in Modesto.
 Ludington, MIModesto, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock217,728329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
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 Population - 20108,079  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock188,856285,036,114
 Population - 19908,507  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-4.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,066.293.4
 Land Area3.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ludington, MIModesto, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Ludington, MIModesto, CAUnited States
 White88.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.3%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ludington, MIModesto, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married26.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed10.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.992.60
 Households3,381  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock51,51080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,563  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ludington    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Is awesome. I love salmon fishing there. During the summer months there will be thousands of people from Ludington all the way to Frankfort and everyone usually leaves  More

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The beach is the place to be!!!! It is one of the absolute most beautiful beaches in Michigan! The sand dunes on the way to the state park are fabulous and  More

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If you like mild summers and snowy winters this is the place to be!!! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, almost like a switch, the weather is beautiful!! You have your  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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