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Hudson Lake

Indiana · 1,347 residents · 1.925 sq mi
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Hudson Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,253. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $241,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,347
+8%since 2023
from 1,245 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 647 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Hudson Lake
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,253
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,116 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,489
Unchangedsince 2023
from $32,600 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
+12%since 2023
from 0.254 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $163,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+43%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(148)
Diversity Score35.4%(441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(101)
Asian1.6%(21)
Other18.9%(254)
Diversity Score54.9%(739)
Diversity Score
55
+55%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.1 min
+12%since 2023
from 43.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson Lake, Indiana?

Hudson Lake, Indiana has about 1,347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Hudson Lake, Indiana earns about $98,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Hudson Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $241,200.

How educated are people in Hudson Lake, Indiana?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson Lake, Indiana?

About 7.2% of people in Hudson Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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