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

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Hudson 8,970 12,903 15,583 15,881

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 809
5-9 865
10-14 943
15-19 1,065
20-24 1,034
25-29 933
30-34 946
35-39 941
40-44 1,000
45-49 1,078
50-54 972
55-59 965
60-64 899
65-69 854
70-74 737
75-79 641
80-84 463
85+ 438
18+ 12,233
Median Age 41

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Hudson 2026
Total 15,583.00
White Alone 88.73%
Black Alone 1.3%
American Indian Alone 0.46%
Asian Alone 1.61%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.1%
Some Other Race 1.87%
Two or More Races 5.94%
Hispanic Origin 4.72%
Diversity Index 28.00

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Hudson 2026 - 2031
Population 0.38%
Households 0.59%
Families 0.52%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 3,736 5,353 6,728 6,930
Housing Units 3,880 5,710 6,940 7,168
Owner Occupied Units 4,273 4,445
Renter Occupied Units 2,455 2,485
Vacant Units 212 238

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Hudson 2026 2031
Median Home Value $414,303 $450,031
Average Home Value $451,228 $489,900
<$50,000 52 26
$50,000 - $99,999 0 0
$100,000 - $149,999 20 3
$150,000 - $199,999 100 35
$200,000 - $249,999 207 87
$250,000 - $299,999 367 236
$300,000 - $399,999 1,210 1,039
$400,000 - $499,999 1,262 1,592
$500,000 - $749,999 806 1,127
$1,000,000 + 91 88

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 935
2000-2009 1,799
1990-1999 990
1980-1989 797
1970-1979 329
1960-1969 249
1950-1959 226
1940-1949 137
1939 or Before 1,221

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Hudson 2026 2031
Median Household $100,132 $110,884
Average Household $128,355 $146,643
Per Capita $55,842 $64,418

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Hudson 2026
<$15,000 478
$15,000 - $24,999 213
$25,000 - $34,999 397
$35,000 - $49,999 687
$50,000 - $74,999 750
$75,000 - $99,999 833
$100,000 - $149,999 1,443
$150,000 - $199,999 730
$200,000+ 1,197

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 8,050
In-County Residents 5,287
Out-of-County Residents 282
Drive Alone 5,739
Carpooled 567
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 1,440
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 45
Walked 223
Other 36
Less than 5 minutes 217
5-9 minutes 1,270
10-14 minutes 822
15-19 minutes 1,063
20-24 minutes 662
25-29 minutes 526
30-34 minutes 517
35-39 minutes 278
40-44 minutes 359
45-59 minutes 554
60-89 minutes 174
90+ minutes 168
Average Travel Time 23

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 11,025
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 2
Mining 0
Utilities 10
Construction 456
Manufacturing 1,052
Wholesale Trade 614
   
Retail Trade 1,725
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 287
Furn & Home Furnish Str 13
Electronics & Appl Store 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 322
Food & Beverage Stores 514
Health/Pers Care Stores 116
Gasoline Stations 49
Clothing/Accessory Store 35
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 148
General Merchandise Str 236
   
Transportation/Warehouse 236
Information 137
   
Finance & Insurance 339
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 194
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 79
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 66
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 185
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 767
Legal Services 192
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 41
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 160
Educational Services 625
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,231
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 178
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,790
Accommodation 123
Food Srv/Drinking Places 1,667
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 541
Auto Repair/Maintenance 51
Public Administration Emp 933

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Hudson 2026
<9th Grade 134
Some High School 252
GED 133
Graduated High School 2,105
Some College/No Degree 1,776
Associates Degree 1,267
Bachelor's Degree 3,527
Graduate Degree 1,673

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,098
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 1
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 55
Manufacturing Bus 38
Wholesale Trade Bus 35
   
Retail Trade Bus 123
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 14
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 28
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 19
Gasoline Stations Bus 5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 24
General Merchandise Str Bus 9
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 22
Information Bus 21
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 69
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 27
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 25
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 17
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 51
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 120
Legal Services Bus 41
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 4
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 37
Educational Services Bus 21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 131
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 28
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 97
Accommodation Bus 13
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 84
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 130
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 13
Public Administration Bus 56

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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