Population 28,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hudson
Household size in Hudson
| Period | Hudson | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Hudson run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Hudson skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.9% of households in Hudson, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 29.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 30.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Hudson rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Hudson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Hudson has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1975 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Hudson is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,021 | $1,007 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $994 | $1,077 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,233 | $1,258 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,527 | $1,603 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$506 | +$597 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hudson costs $1,527 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $506 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 37.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 39.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 41.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 45.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hudson is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 92.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hudson: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hudson has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.47 | 42.4 | 7.9% | 22.4% | 4.2% | 1992 | $1,527 | 49.3% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| North Hudson | 2.57 | 44.0 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 1986 | $1,513 | 57.9% | 99.9% | 2.9% |
| Lakeland Shores | 2.18 | 51.9 | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1973 | $1,691 | 52.1% | 97.2% | 6.9% |
| Lakeland | 2.32 | 53.7 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,631 | 44.9% | 98.1% | 3.6% |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 2.46 | 51.8 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1969 | $1,313 | 50.9% | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| St. Marys Point | 2.47 | 51.6 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1970 | $1,387 | 51.6% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| Burkhardt | 2.61 | 48.4 | 3.3% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 1994 | $1,723 | 39.8% | 97.8% | 1.2% |
| Bayport | 2.32 | 42.5 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 1960 | $1,718 | 39.1% | 86.8% | 1.7% |
| Afton | 2.56 | 50.9 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1980 | $2,133 | 58.5% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| Roberts | 2.77 | 37.6 | 8.1% | 21.6% | 3.7% | 1998 | $1,616 | 35.0% | 96.7% | 1.3% |
| Oak Park Heights | 2.07 | 53.8 | 7.9% | 45.8% | 9.1% | 1987 | $1,622 | 48.5% | 97.8% | 2.4% |
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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