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Hudson

Florida · 11,254 residents · 6.336 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,513. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $269,200. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,254
−12%since 2000
from 12,765 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+12%since 2000
from 57.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Hudson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,513
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,177 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,304
+86%since 2000
from $19,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−6%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+112%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(12,109)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(332)
Asian0.9%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(1,207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(9,632)
Black1.6%(180)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(813)
Asian1.2%(134)
Other4.4%(495)
Diversity Score32.5%(3,657)
Diversity Score
32
+244%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Florida?

Hudson, Florida has about 11,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Florida?

The typical household in Hudson, Florida earns about $51,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Florida expensive?

In Hudson, Florida, the median home is worth about $269,200, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Florida?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Florida?

About 13.0% of people in Hudson, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,006 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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