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Hudson Micro

Hudson, NY · 1 counties · 61,570 residents · 634.663 sq mi
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Hudson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,570
−2%since 2000
from 63,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K61K62K63K63K1990201020202024Hudson
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,915 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,475
+82%since 2000
from $22,265 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(50,795)
Black3.9%(2,421)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,542)
Asian2.3%(1,423)
Other3.4%(2,122)
Diversity Score35.5%(21,828)
Segregation Score28.8%(17,736)
Diversity Score
35
+93%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

HudsonCENTRAL5,721
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1 component county

Columbia CountyCENTRAL60,168
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson, NY?

Hudson, NY has about 61,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson, NY?

The typical household in Hudson, NY earns about $68,750 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 $236,500, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson, NY?

About 33.7% 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 10.2% 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 1,412 residents, a change of about -2 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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