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Hudson

Illinois · 1,510 residents · 0.819 sq mi
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Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,632. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $118,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,510
+50%since 1990
from 1,006 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,844 / sq mi
+50%since 1990
from 1,228 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+7%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8841K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hudson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,632
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,141
+69%since 1990
from $13,103 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.2% in 1990
6.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,477)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score3.9%(60)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−50%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Illinois?

Hudson, Illinois has about 1,510 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Illinois?

The typical household in Hudson, Illinois earns about $62,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Illinois expensive?

In Hudson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Illinois?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Illinois?

About 1.2% of people in Hudson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 504 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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