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Hudson, NY · 1 counties · 60,168 residents (2025 est.) · 634.663 sq mi
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Hudson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,528. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $347,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,100
−3%since 2000
from 63,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+23%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60,168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
60K61K62K63K63K1990201020202024Hudson
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,528
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,915 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,996
+147%since 2000
from $22,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+8%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+60%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(57,338)
Black4.3%(2,738)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,598)
Asian0.8%(493)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(11,567)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(50,351)
Black3.5%(2,169)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(3,827)
Asian2.1%(1,308)
Other5.6%(3,445)
Diversity Score39%(23,835)
Segregation Score21.5%(13,163)
Diversity Score
39
+113%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
−25%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HudsonCENTRAL5,721
What's inside

1 component county

Columbia CountyCENTRAL60,168
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, NY?

Hudson, NY has about 61,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, NY?

The typical household in Hudson, NY earns about $81,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson, NY expensive?

In Hudson, NY, the median home is worth about $347,100, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, NY?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson, NY?

About 12.1% of people in Hudson, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,882 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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