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Hudson

Massachusetts · 14,907 residents · 5.746 sq mi
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Hudson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,907
+4%since 2000
from 14,388 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,594 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K16K1990201020202024Hudson
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,447
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,238
+28%since 2000
from $25,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+51%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,216)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(501)
Asian1.2%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,949)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(13,091)
Black1.6%(243)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(718)
Asian2.1%(311)
Other3.7%(545)
Diversity Score28.1%(4,185)
Diversity Score
28
+107%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Massachusetts?

Hudson, Massachusetts has about 14,907 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Hudson, Massachusetts earns about $67,447 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 $322,800, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Massachusetts?

About 31.9% 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 8.2% 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 640 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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