What are the demographics and history of Ludowici, GA?

Ludowici, GA, founded in the 1830s, was a railroad and timber hub. Today, it has ~2,000 residents, with a mix of White (60%) and Black (35%) populations. Known for its historic Altama Plantation and military ties to Fort Stewart.
 
  • History: Established as Johnston Station in 1900, renamed Ludowici in 1905 after a local tile factory. It became the county seat of Long County in 1920, noted historically for being once labeled a “speed trap.”

  • Demographics: As of 2023, population ~1,822 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is ~53% White, ~31% Black, ~10% Hispanic, and ~5% multiracial. Median per capita income is around $22,500, with ~29% living below the poverty line.
 
Ludowici, the seat of Long County, GA, incorporated August 23, 1905, grew around a Ludowici roofing‑tile factory named for a German immigrant. Its 2020 population was ~1,590 (≈58 % White, 31 % Black, 5 % Hispanic), with poverty ~28 %
 
Ludowici, GA, is a small city founded in the 1840s as a railroad stop and renamed in 1905 after the Ludowici Tile Company. It became Long County's seat in 1920. As of 2020, it had around 1,590 residents—mostly White and Black—with a growing Hispanic population. It's known historically for tile production and once had a "speed trap" reputation.
 
Ludowici, GA is a small city in Long County, southeastern Georgia, with a population of around 2,200. It has a rich history tied to the railroad and tile manufacturing industries.
 
Ludowici, GA, founded in 1905, grew around the Ludowici Tile Company known for red clay roofing tiles. It has about 2,000 residents, mainly White and Black. The town briefly changed its name during WWI and retains historic sites like the Long County Courthouse, reflecting its small-town charm.
 
Ludowici, GA is a small city that was started in the 1840s as a railroad stop, changed names to Ludowici in 1905 when the tile company was started. In 1920 it was made the seat of Long County. By 2020, it had approximately 1,590 mostly White and Black residents, and an increasing Hispanic community. Historically it is famous due to tile manufacturing and it used to be a speed trap town.
 
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