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Hudson

Texas · 5,328 residents (2025 est.) · 5.07 sq mi
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Hudson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $171,700. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,104
+35%since 2000
from 3,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,328 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hudson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,406
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,511 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,535
+85%since 2000
from $13,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+20%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
68.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+130%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,946)
Black3.8%(145)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(647)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(1,665)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,891)
Black24.4%(1,247)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(445)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(521)
Diversity Score75.2%(3,837)
Diversity Score
75
+71%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2016
from 16.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Texas?

Hudson, Texas has about 5,104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Texas?

The typical household in Hudson, Texas earns about $46,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Texas expensive?

In Hudson, Texas, the median home is worth about $171,700, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in Hudson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,727 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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