Hudson

Hudson is one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. Throughout its growth, there remains a strong connection to the past.

Hudson is rich in natural beauty, arts and culture, a unique array of boutiques and shops, distinctive tours, award-winning restaurants and cafes, wineries and breweries, and year-round activities.

Whether it’s golfing, boating, cross-county skiing, snow-tubing, antique hunting, dining, or relaxing at one of the several lodging properties, Hudson welcomes you to the beautiful St. Croix Valley. 

Come and enjoy the unique, small-town atmosphere of Hudson, Wisconsin.

Explore the site and you will learn where Hudson is located, about Hudson’s many attractions, area parks, and its history.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Hudson8,97012,90315,59115,893

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4828
5-9885
10-14956
15-191,034
20-241,001
25-29901
30-34925
35-39961
40-441,033
45-491,047
50-541,001
55-59957
60-64937
65-69875
70-74740
75-79641
80-84454
85+415
18+12,200
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Hudson2025
Total15,591.00
White Alone88.9%
Black Alone1.25%
American Indian Alone0.41%
Asian Alone1.7%
Pacific Islander Alone0.09%
Some Other Race1.81%
Two or More Races5.84%
Hispanic Origin4.57%
Diversity Index27.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Growth Rate

Hudson2025 - 2030
Population0.38%
Households0.56%
Families0.48%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households3,7365,3536,7136,903
Housing Units3,8805,7106,9477,135
Owner Occupied Units4,3314,507
Renter Occupied Units2,3822,396
Vacant Units234232

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Hudson20252030
Median Home Value$414,086$450,727
Average Home Value$451,533$492,651
<$50,0006534
$50,000 - $99,99900
$100,000 - $149,999275
$150,000 - $199,99911343
$200,000 - $249,999218102
$250,000 - $299,999367258
$300,000 - $399,9991,1991,044
$400,000 - $499,9991,2531,513
$500,000 - $749,9998281,186
$1,000,000 +103103

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later876
2000-20091,986
1990-19991,112
1980-1989688
1970-1979250
1960-1969239
1950-1959237
1940-1949110
1939 or Before1,107

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Hudson20252030
Median Household$103,428$113,894
Average Household$129,568$142,742
Per Capita$55,861$62,071

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Household Income

Hudson2025
<$15,000457
$15,000 - $24,999120
$25,000 - $34,999350
$35,000 - $49,999425
$50,000 - $74,9991,074
$75,000 - $99,999784
$100,000 - $149,9991,598
$150,000 - $199,999777
$200,000+1,128

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+8,194
In-County Residents4,966
Out-of-County Residents308
Drive Alone6,149
Carpooled502
Public Transport0
Work at Home1,257
Motorcycle0
Bicycle45
Walked158
Other82
Less than 5 minutes264
5-9 minutes1,346
10-14 minutes703
15-19 minutes1,069
20-24 minutes1,010
25-29 minutes426
30-34 minutes639
35-39 minutes336
40-44 minutes179
45-59 minutes656
60-89 minutes159
90+ minutes151
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees11,614
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt4
Mining0
Utilities14
Construction342
Manufacturing1,272
Wholesale Trade624
  
Retail Trade1,903
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers277
Furn & Home Furnish Str24
Electronics & Appl Store5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip304
Food & Beverage Stores522
Health/Pers Care Stores127
Gasoline Stations49
Clothing/Accessory Store22
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music165
General Merchandise Str408
  
Transportation/Warehouse219
Information122
  
Finance & Insurance379
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn226
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv75
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other78
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing294
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv771
Legal Services201
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises38
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt134
Educational Services648
HealthCare/Social Assist1,372
Arts/Entertainment/Rec177
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,806
Accommodation166
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,640
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin542
Auto Repair/Maintenance64
Public Administration Emp950

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Hudson2025
<9th Grade83
Some High School388
GED187
Graduated High School1,964
Some College/No Degree1,675
Associates Degree1,222
Bachelor's Degree3,965
Graduate Degree1,403

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,091
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus52
Manufacturing Bus38
Wholesale Trade Bus36
  
Retail Trade Bus124
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus14
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus4
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus11
Food & Beverage Stores Bus28
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus17
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus28
General Merchandise Str Bus9
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus19
Information Bus21
  
Finance & Insurance Bus70
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus27
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus24
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus19
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus57
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus124
Legal Services Bus44
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus31
Educational Services Bus20
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus136
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus21
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus97
Accommodation Bus13
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus84
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus132
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus14
Public Administration Bus57

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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