Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hudson, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,865

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.4%3,542

Black

12.8%750

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%604

Asian

10.2%597

Two or More

4.7%277

Other

1.6%95

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%274

High School Diploma

15.9%722

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%289

Some College (1+ yr)

7%319

Associate's Degree

6.3%286

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%1,102

Master's Degree

14.8%672

Professional Degree

2.7%125

Doctorate

1.6%75

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

43.3%

Graduate+

19.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$389,900

Median Renti

$1,343

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45%1,289

Renter-Occupied

55%1,576

Total Units

3,551

Homeownership

45%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%83

$50K–$100K

1.4%18

$100K–$150K

0.4%5

$150K–$200K

15.1%195

$200K–$300K

11.9%153

$300K–$500K

22.1%285

$500K–$1M

35.2%454

$1M+

7.4%96

Rent Distribution

Under $500

218

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

289

$1,500–$2,000

370

$2,000+

172

Year Built

2010–2019

3.7%131

2000–2009

1.3%47

1990–1999

3.3%116

1980–1989

2.7%97

1970–1979

12.4%439

1960–1969

10.9%386

1950–1959

8.5%302

1940–1949

4.2%150

1939 or earlier

53%1,883

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.7%1,625

Electricity

35.7%1,022

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%124

Fuel Oil

2.4%69

Other

0.9%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,139

Mean Household Incomei

$109,348

Per Capita Incomei

$54,009

Poverty Ratei

26.7%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

3,107

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%295

$10K–$15K

6.1%175

$15K–$20K

8%228

$20K–$25K

5.8%167

$25K–$30K

0.3%9

$30K–$35K

5.1%146

$35K–$40K

2.9%82

$40K–$45K

3.1%88

$45K–$50K

6.8%194

$50K–$60K

5.4%155

$60K–$75K

6.4%184

$75K–$100K

9.5%273

$100K–$125K

4.7%136

$125K–$150K

5.9%169

$150K–$200K

6.8%194

$200K+

12.9%370

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

514

Residentsi

695

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers163 homes50% occupied$476/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8234 homes88% occupied$413/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81.3%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

15.2%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

63.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.9% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

85314.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

116

Guatemala

China

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,818

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,868

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

100(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured