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Hudson

New York · 5,721 residents (2025 est.) · 2.158 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,139. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,659 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $389,900. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,865
−22%since 2000
from 7,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,718 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 3,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,721 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Hudson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,139
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,279 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,009
+243%since 2000
from $15,759 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
+31%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,900
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,343
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+130%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(4,646)
Black23.3%(1,752)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(633)
Asian2.8%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(4,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(3,542)
Black12.8%(750)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(604)
Asian10.2%(597)
Other6.3%(372)
Diversity Score74.2%(4,354)
Diversity Score
74
+14%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, New York?

Hudson, New York has about 5,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hudson, New York earns about $54,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, New York expensive?

In Hudson, New York, the median home is worth about $389,900, and the typical rent is about $1,343 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, New York?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, New York?

About 28.2% of people in Hudson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,169 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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