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Hudson

North Carolina · 3,078 residents · 3.658 sq mi
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Hudson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,562. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,078
+6%since 1990
from 2,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
841 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+17%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hudson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,562
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,519
+65%since 1990
from $12,427 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,886)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(79)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,989)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(46)
Asian0.8%(25)
Diversity Score6%(185)
Diversity Score
6
+121%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.8%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.6 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, North Carolina?

Hudson, North Carolina has about 3,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hudson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hudson, North Carolina earns about $35,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, North Carolina expensive?

In Hudson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,200, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, North Carolina?

About 7.6% of people in Hudson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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