Ludlow, IA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ludlow

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Ludlow

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Households with Children

40.7%

School Enrollment K-12

832

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.3%
School Age (5-17): 29.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.6%
High School / GED: 42.7%
Some College or Associate's: 27.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 32.4%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 29.5%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 6.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 53.5%
Puerto Rican: 5.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 34.9%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 55.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 32.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 14.5%
Caribbean: 7.6%
Other Black: 45.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 60.3%
Spanish: 26.2%
European & Indo-European: 7.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 7.3%
Elementary (1-4): 8.6%
Middle School (5-8): 10.2%
High School (9-12): 7.7%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 62.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources