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Hudson

Wisconsin · 15,019 residents (2025 est.) · 6.814 sq mi
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Hudson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,937. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $392,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,959
+70%since 2000
from 8,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,195 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 1,288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,019 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K11K13K16K1990201020202024Hudson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,937
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,991 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,684
+111%since 2000
from $26,921 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+17%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,359
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+53%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(8,533)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(91)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(13,301)
Black1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(684)
Asian1.6%(234)
Other3.9%(585)
Diversity Score25.7%(3,841)
Diversity Score
26
+502%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, Wisconsin?

Hudson, Wisconsin has about 14,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hudson, Wisconsin earns about $93,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hudson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $392,700, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, Wisconsin?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, Wisconsin?

About 6.2% of people in Hudson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,581 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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