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 2025 2030
Hudson 8,970 12,903 15,591 15,893

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 828
5-9 885
10-14 956
15-19 1,034
20-24 1,001
25-29 901
30-34 925
35-39 961
40-44 1,033
45-49 1,047
50-54 1,001
55-59 957
60-64 937
65-69 875
70-74 740
75-79 641
80-84 454
85+ 415
18+ 12,200
Median Age 42

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Hudson 2025
Total 15,591.00
White Alone 88.9%
Black Alone 1.25%
American Indian Alone 0.41%
Asian Alone 1.7%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.09%
Some Other Race 1.81%
Two or More Races 5.84%
Hispanic Origin 4.57%
Diversity Index 27.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Growth Rate

Hudson 2025 - 2030
Population 0.38%
Households 0.56%
Families 0.48%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 3,736 5,353 6,713 6,903
Housing Units 3,880 5,710 6,947 7,135
Owner Occupied Units 4,331 4,507
Renter Occupied Units 2,382 2,396
Vacant Units 234 232

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Hudson 2025 2030
Median Home Value $414,086 $450,727
Average Home Value $451,533 $492,651
<$50,000 65 34
$50,000 - $99,999 0 0
$100,000 - $149,999 27 5
$150,000 - $199,999 113 43
$200,000 - $249,999 218 102
$250,000 - $299,999 367 258
$300,000 - $399,999 1,199 1,044
$400,000 - $499,999 1,253 1,513
$500,000 - $749,999 828 1,186
$1,000,000 + 103 103

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 876
2000-2009 1,986
1990-1999 1,112
1980-1989 688
1970-1979 250
1960-1969 239
1950-1959 237
1940-1949 110
1939 or Before 1,107

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Hudson 2025 2030
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

Hudson 2025
<$15,000 457
$15,000 - $24,999 120
$25,000 - $34,999 350
$35,000 - $49,999 425
$50,000 - $74,999 1,074
$75,000 - $99,999 784
$100,000 - $149,999 1,598
$150,000 - $199,999 777
$200,000+ 1,128

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 8,194
In-County Residents 4,966
Out-of-County Residents 308
Drive Alone 6,149
Carpooled 502
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 1,257
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 45
Walked 158
Other 82
Less than 5 minutes 264
5-9 minutes 1,346
10-14 minutes 703
15-19 minutes 1,069
20-24 minutes 1,010
25-29 minutes 426
30-34 minutes 639
35-39 minutes 336
40-44 minutes 179
45-59 minutes 656
60-89 minutes 159
90+ minutes 151
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 11,614
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 4
Mining 0
Utilities 14
Construction 342
Manufacturing 1,272
Wholesale Trade 624
   
Retail Trade 1,903
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 277
Furn & Home Furnish Str 24
Electronics & Appl Store 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 304
Food & Beverage Stores 522
Health/Pers Care Stores 127
Gasoline Stations 49
Clothing/Accessory Store 22
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 165
General Merchandise Str 408
   
Transportation/Warehouse 219
Information 122
   
Finance & Insurance 379
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 226
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 75
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 78
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 294
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 771
Legal Services 201
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 38
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 134
Educational Services 648
HealthCare/Social Assist 1,372
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 177
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,806
Accommodation 166
Food Srv/Drinking Places 1,640
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 542
Auto Repair/Maintenance 64
Public Administration Emp 950

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Hudson 2025
<9th Grade 83
Some High School 388
GED 187
Graduated High School 1,964
Some College/No Degree 1,675
Associates Degree 1,222
Bachelor's Degree 3,965
Graduate Degree 1,403

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,091
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 52
Manufacturing Bus 38
Wholesale Trade Bus 36
   
Retail Trade Bus 124
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 14
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 4
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 11
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 28
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 17
Gasoline Stations Bus 5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 28
General Merchandise Str Bus 9
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 19
Information Bus 21
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 70
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 27
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 24
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 19
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 57
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 124
Legal Services Bus 44
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 31
Educational Services Bus 20
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 136
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 21
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 97
Accommodation Bus 13
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 84
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 132
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 14
Public Administration Bus 57

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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