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, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,772

Median Agei

45.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%3,520

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%197

Black

0.7%28

Two or More

0.7%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%109

High School Diploma

31.1%868

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%318

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%254

Associate's Degree

10.7%300

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%375

Master's Degree

7.2%201

Professional Degree

1.3%37

Doctorate

0.4%12

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$223,000

Median Renti

$549

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%1,238

Renter-Occupied

19%291

Total Units

1,696

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%14

$50K–$100K

8.1%100

$100K–$150K

16.4%203

$150K–$200K

15.3%190

$200K–$300K

31.6%391

$300K–$500K

23.1%286

$500K–$1M

3.6%44

$1M+

0.8%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

166

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%35

2010–2019

4.9%83

2000–2009

13.4%228

1990–1999

16.6%282

1980–1989

7.2%122

1970–1979

25.6%434

1960–1969

11.7%198

1950–1959

10%169

1940–1949

5.3%90

1939 or earlier

3.2%55

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.3%1,197

Utility Gas

15.9%243

Fuel Oil

3.1%48

Wood

1%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%11

No Fuel

0.7%10

Solar

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,268

Mean Household Incomei

$75,179

Per Capita Incomei

$32,124

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,214

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%41

$10K–$15K

4.2%64

$15K–$20K

10.3%158

$20K–$25K

8.8%135

$25K–$30K

4.3%65

$30K–$35K

0.4%6

$35K–$40K

4.4%67

$40K–$45K

2.6%40

$45K–$50K

4.8%74

$50K–$60K

5.6%86

$60K–$75K

3.1%48

$75K–$100K

19.8%302

$100K–$125K

11.9%182

$125K–$150K

6.6%101

$150K–$200K

8.1%124

$200K+

2.4%36

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers50 homes59% occupied$413/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 85 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,268/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

63%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

37%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

872.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,029

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,118

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

195(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured

Hudson, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026