Population 24,448 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hudson
Household size in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Hudson average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Hudson skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hudson: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hudson
Renters in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hudson is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Hudson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Hudson are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Akron area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,486 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,527 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,499 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,380 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$894 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hudson costs $2,380 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $894 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Hudson has the highest rents of any Ohio city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hudson
Bachelor's degrees in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hudson is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hudson: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 22 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hudson has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hudson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 2.79 | 44.3 | 5.0% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 1982 | $2,380 | 73.8% | 97.9% | 1.3% |
| Boston Heights | 2.45 | 50.5 | 3.0% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1981 | $1,188 | 54.0% | 98.5% | 4.4% |
| Streetsboro | 2.39 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 32.4% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,333 | 31.0% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Stow | 2.38 | 41.4 | 7.1% | 29.5% | 8.0% | 1981 | $1,221 | 47.6% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| Peninsula | 2.36 | 44.6 | 9.4% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 1980 | $1,350 | 51.7% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Sugar Bush Knolls | 2.66 | 48.7 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1982 | $1,212 | 41.2% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
| Macedonia | 2.69 | 46.4 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,575 | 46.3% | 96.0% | 5.1% |
| Twinsburg | 2.72 | 43.5 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,389 | 49.6% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| Silver Lake | 2.47 | 52.1 | 0.7% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 1955 | $1,718 | 58.3% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Twin Lakes | 2.54 | 49.5 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,244 | 31.7% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| Reminderville | 2.23 | 41.6 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 4.2% | 1998 | $1,582 | 55.3% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hudson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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