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Hudson

Iowa · 3,028 residents (2025 est.) · 8.449 sq mi
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Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,481. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 61% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,699
+27%since 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,028 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hudson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,481
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,065 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,627
+93%since 2000
from $24,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−10%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,081)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,487)
Black1.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(74)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other2.1%(57)
Diversity Score18.7%(504)
Diversity Score
19
+467%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Iowa?

Hudson, Iowa has about 2,699 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Iowa?

The typical household in Hudson, Iowa earns about $120,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Iowa expensive?

In Hudson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $242,700, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Iowa?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Hudson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 662 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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