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Hudson

Iowa · 2,282 residents · 8.449 sq mi
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Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,282
+8%since 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hudson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,065 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,460
+31%since 2000
from $24,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,221)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.4%(56)
Diversity Score11.4%(260)
Diversity Score
11
+246%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Iowa?

Hudson, Iowa has about 2,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Iowa?

The typical household in Hudson, Iowa earns about $72,000 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 $163,600, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Iowa?

About 37.7% 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 3.4% 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 245 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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