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Hudson

Pennsylvania · 1,588 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has grown 24% since 2023. Median home value is $128,100. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,588
+24%since 2023
from 1,278 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,201 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 3,381 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−6%since 2023
from 45.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Hudson
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,332 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,576
−7%since 2023
from $33,868 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+12%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $889 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(885)
Black6.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino20%(255)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(55)
Diversity Score59.3%(758)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(908)
Black22%(349)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(268)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(63)
Diversity Score74.3%(1,180)
Diversity Score
74
+25%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+2%since 2023
from 31.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
47.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Pennsylvania?

Hudson, Pennsylvania has about 1,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hudson, Pennsylvania earns about $52,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hudson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Pennsylvania?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Pennsylvania?

About 36.3% of people in Hudson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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