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Hudson

Iowa · 2,117 residents · 8.449 sq mi
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Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,065. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $106,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,117
+4%since 1990
from 2,037 in 1990
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+9%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hudson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,065
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,150 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,101
+73%since 1990
from $13,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
15.4% rent
1.9
+21%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,997)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian1.3%(27)
Diversity Score5.2%(106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,081)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score3.3%(70)
3
−37%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hudson, Iowa?

Hudson, Iowa has about 2,117 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Iowa?

The typical household in Hudson, Iowa earns about $56,065 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Iowa?

About 25.7% 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 3.3% 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 80 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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