Ludden, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 22, Ludden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ludden is a small community located in North Dakota, within Dickey County. The total population is 22. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ludden is 67.3 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 4.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ludden is $116,750. This is 52% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 45% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ludden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Ludden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Ludden was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ludden, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.