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Hudson

New York · 5,894 residents · 2.158 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,292. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,630 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,800. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,894
−22%since 2000
from 7,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 3,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Hudson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,292
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,341
+54%since 2000
from $15,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(3,202)
Black16.5%(974)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(613)
Asian11.3%(667)
Other3.8%(224)
Diversity Score78.2%(4,611)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, New York?

Hudson, New York has about 5,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hudson, New York earns about $39,292 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 $211,800, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, New York?

About 28.7% 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 23.4% 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 2,140 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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