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Hudson

Massachusetts · 14,388 residents · 5.746 sq mi
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Hudson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,063. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $174,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,388
+1%since 1990
from 14,267 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,504 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,483 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,063
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,167
+42%since 1990
from $17,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $613 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−15%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(14,019)
Black0.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(295)
Asian0.7%(103)
Diversity Score9.1%(1,296)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,216)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(501)
Asian1.2%(175)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,949)
Diversity Score
14
+49%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.6 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, Massachusetts?

Hudson, Massachusetts has about 14,388 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hudson, Massachusetts earns about $55,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Massachusetts expensive?

In Hudson, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Massachusetts?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Massachusetts?

About 5.3% of people in Hudson, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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