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Hudson

New Hampshire · 7,469 residents · 3.075 sq mi
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Hudson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,842. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $366,400. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,469
−4%since 2000
from 7,814 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,429 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+31%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Hudson
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(175)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(230)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(395)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(508)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(211)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(808)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(1,137)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(1,245)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417%(1,268)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(982)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(404)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(106)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,842
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,753 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,412
+112%since 2000
from $22,324 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+1%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,722
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−1%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,368)
Black1.2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(181)
Asian1.1%(87)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,855)
Black4.8%(359)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(87)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other2.1%(157)
Diversity Score
19
−4%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.8%(63)
Peruvian0.3%(21)
Asian origin
Thai0.1%(11)
Ancestry
English20.6%(1,537)
Irish18.3%(1,369)
French13.5%(1,011)
Italian12.6%(940)
Polish7%(520)
German5.5%(413)
Portuguese2.9%(219)
Scottish2.9%(219)
Iranian2.5%(186)
Finnish1.4%(105)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.2%(88)
American1.1%(81)
Lithuanian1.1%(80)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(63)
Canadian0.7%(54)
Russian0.5%(36)
Austrian0.5%(35)
Welsh0.4%(28)
Dutch0.3%(25)
Hungarian0.3%(24)
British0.2%(15)
Armenian0.2%(13)
Swedish0.1%(10)
Belgian0.1%(6)
Swiss0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(1,330)
Married43.1%(1,529)
Widowed1.8%(64)
Divorced17.7%(628)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(879)
Married45.1%(1,405)
Widowed8.9%(278)
Divorced17.8%(556)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, New Hampshire?

Hudson, New Hampshire has about 7,469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Hudson, New Hampshire earns about $95,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, New Hampshire expensive?

In Hudson, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $366,400, and the typical rent is about $1,722 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, New Hampshire?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, New Hampshire?

About 5.1% of people in Hudson, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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