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Hudson

New York · 6,713 residents · 2.158 sq mi
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Hudson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,203. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,713
−11%since 2000
from 7,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,111 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Hudson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,203
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,628
+56%since 2000
from $15,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
64.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(3,723)
Black23.8%(1,598)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(552)
Asian7.1%(479)
Other5.9%(396)
Diversity Score78%(5,239)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, New York?

Hudson, New York has about 6,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hudson, New York earns about $40,203 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, New York?

About 23.7% 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 21.8% 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 1,321 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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