Population 37,221 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hudsonville
Household size in Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Hudsonville are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Hudsonville is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 34.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 23 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in Hudsonville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only 18 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people 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 Hudsonville
Renters in Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hudsonville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Hudsonville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Hudsonville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $974 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,374 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hudsonville costs $1,374 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Grand Rapids area ($1,285). Rents are up $608 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Hudsonville
Bachelor's degrees in Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hudsonville: 46.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hudsonville: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 331 Michigan 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 Hudsonville
| Period | Hudsonville | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hudsonville has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 28 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Hudsonville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville | 2.99 | 35.7 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1994 | $1,374 | 46.1% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Jenison | 2.88 | 37.7 | 6.9% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 1983 | $1,633 | 43.0% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| Jamestown | 2.72 | 35.4 | 10.1% | 28.7% | 1.4% | 2005 | $1,303 | 53.3% | 96.8% | 0.4% |
| Pearline | 2.93 | 21.1 | 1.0% | 80.7% | 8.9% | 2003 | $1,158 | 65.4% | 99.5% | 15.5% |
| Vriesland | 2.91 | 34.7 | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,287 | 37.2% | 96.1% | 1.8% |
| Grandville | 2.48 | 37.9 | 9.6% | 31.1% | 6.3% | 1989 | $1,403 | 42.3% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| Forest Grove | 2.98 | 43.4 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 1989 | $1,362 | 32.3% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| North Blendon | 3.62 | 35.2 | 2.5% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 2009 | $1,230 | 33.3% | 98.7% | 1.4% |
| Allendale | 2.77 | 27.4 | 11.5% | 37.6% | 6.4% | 2002 | $1,168 | 45.9% | 87.5% | 5.8% |
| Drenthe | 2.86 | 37.4 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 1990 | $1,200 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Zeeland | 2.77 | 39.9 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 1988 | $1,207 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
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 Hudsonville. 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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