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Hudson

Florida · 12,944 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 $42,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,300. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,944
+1%since 2000
from 12,765 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+4%since 2000
from 57.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Hudson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,847
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,209
+50%since 2000
from $19,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,893)
Black1.6%(210)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,072)
Asian1.5%(190)
Other2.5%(328)
Diversity Score31.9%(4,130)
Diversity Score
32
+237%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Florida?

Hudson, Florida has about 12,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Florida?

The typical household in Hudson, Florida earns about $42,847 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 $162,300, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Florida?

About 19.1% 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 15.9% 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 5,696 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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