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Hudson

Michigan · 2,347 residents (2025 est.) · 2.192 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,009. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,200
−12%since 2000
from 2,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,347 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hudson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,009
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,122 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,486
+56%since 2000
from $16,340 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+7%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,377)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(54)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,974)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(117)
Diversity Score23.7%(521)
Diversity Score
24
+210%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Michigan?

Hudson, Michigan has about 2,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Michigan?

The typical household in Hudson, Michigan earns about $53,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Michigan expensive?

In Hudson, Michigan, the median home is worth about $110,300, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Michigan?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Michigan?

About 17.8% of people in Hudson, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 380 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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