Hudson is a city located in Columbia County, New York. Hudson has a 2026 population of 5,650. It is also the county seat of Columbia County. Hudson is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,905 in 2020.
The median household income in Hudson is $54,139 with a poverty rate of 28.18%. The median age in Hudson is 41.2 years: 42.4 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 4,940 adults, (1,029 of whom are seniors) in Hudson.
Female: 2,827 (48.2%)
Male: 3,038 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Hudson includes 61.21% White, 13.08% Black or African American, 10.18% Asian, 5.54% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,590 | 61.21% |
| Black or African American | 767 | 13.08% |
| Asian | 597 | 10.18% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 8.68% |
| Other race | 325 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 77 | 1.31% |
Hudson 's average per capita income is $40,788. Household income levels show a median of $54,139. The poverty rate stands at 28.18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $140,585 | - |
| Families | $72,292 | $149,287 |
| Households | $54,139 | $109,348 |
| Non Families | $46,411 | $70,599 |
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