Town · Vermont
Ludlow, Vermont
Ludlow, town, in Windsor County, Vermont. Ludlow had 2,134 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,172 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,990 (±291). GEOID 5002741275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,134
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,172 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,990 ±291
Median household income
$54,885
±$14,422 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$370,200
±$46,025 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,112
±$151 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Ludlow and what county is it in?
Ludlow is a town in Windsor County, Vermont. It covers 34.8 square miles of land, 63 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Ludlow: Ludlow (village, 773 in 2020).
Ludlow is in the Lebanon-Claremont, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Ludlow is the same area as Census Tract 9663 of Windsor County: the tract's figures are Ludlow's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ludlow, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,134 people lived in Ludlow on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,172 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,990 (±291).
| Measure | Ludlow | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,990±291 | 57,990 | no clear change |
| Households | 934±108 | 25,293 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.22 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,235±149 | 34,846 | no clear change |
Ludlow's population since 2000
From 2,449 in 2000 to 2,134 in 2025: down 12.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ludlow as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ludlow?
The median resident of Ludlow is 52.2 years old; 14.1% are under 18 and 31.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ludlow | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2±6.2 | 47.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.1%±7.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.1%±5.4 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±4.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9%±5.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.6%±5.4 pts | 92.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | −2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±3.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±3.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±4.0 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.1%±6.3 pts | 42.9% | +16.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.9%±5.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.7%±9.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.0%±4.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ludlow earn?
Half of Ludlow's 934 households earn less than $54,885 a year (±$14,422), against $77,594 in Windsor County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $64,304 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ludlow | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,885±$14,422 | $77,594 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,039±$27,314 | $109,025 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,226±$15,369 | $48,626 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±2.4 pts | 9.2% | −11.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±8.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±7.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±3.5 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4%±6.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ludlow?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Ludlow's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $370,200 by its owner (±$46,025). The median renter pays $1,112 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ludlow | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,200±$46,025 | $296,400 | +$79,879 |
| Median gross rent | $1,112±$151 | $1,118 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±21.1 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,336±$160 | $1,850 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9%±7.1 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.1%±7.1 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,235±149 | 34,846 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5%±10.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.5%±4.8 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3%±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0%±4.3 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9%±4.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ludlow building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in Ludlow in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 13.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ludlow work and get to work?
60.7% of Ludlow's workers drive alone and 21.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Ludlow | Windsor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±6.4 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±3.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.7%±9.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±2.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 11.2%±10.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.3%±6.9 pts | 17.9% | +14.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±4.1 | 22.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ludlow?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ludlow (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9663Windsor County | 1,990 | $54,885 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ludlow) · Census block assignment files
How does Ludlow compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ludlow is the 4,603rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 75th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Ludlow ranks 179th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 75th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 202 |
| Median household income | 179th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 202 |
| Median home value | 47th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 100th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 140th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th | 200 |
| Median age | 28th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th | 201 |
| Work from home | 44th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 158th | 202 |
Ludlow's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Ludlow with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ludlow?
14 of the 57 figures for Ludlow on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ludlow are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.