Hudson, NC

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,768

1.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AThom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATed Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

7.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.9%

17.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,040

13.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,900

6.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,909

2.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hudson, NC had a population of 3.77k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $50,040. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hudson, NC grew from 3,713 to 3,768, a 1.48% increase and its median household income grew from $44,016 to $50,040, a 13.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hudson, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Other (Hispanic) (2.31%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.743%).

None of the households in Hudson, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Hudson, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hudson, NC are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (1,465 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hudson, NC was $159,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Hudson, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hudson, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hudson, NC is home to a population of 3.77k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.5% of Hudson, NC residents were born outside of the country (245 people).

In 2021, there were 9.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.2k people) in Hudson, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 326 White (Hispanic) and 112 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.1% of Hudson, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hudson, NC was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hudson, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hudson, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 290
White (Hispanic)
326 ± 243
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
112 ± 115

11%

Hispanic Population

413 people

11% of the people in Hudson, NC are hispanic (413 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hudson, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

6.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

245 people

6.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

245 people

As of 2021, 6.5% of Hudson, NC residents (245 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hudson, NC was 6.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hudson, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
56 ± 53
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 39
World War II
14 ± 22

Hudson, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hudson, NC employs 1.91k people. The largest industries in Hudson, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (378 people), Manufacturing (369 people), and Retail Trade (262 people), and the highest paying industries are Accommodation & Food Services ($65,357), Public Administration ($63,710), and Wholesale Trade ($50,000).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.91k

2021 Value

± 403

−2.75%

1 Year decline

± 29.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hudson, NC declined at a rate of −2.75%, from 1.96k employees to 1.91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hudson, NC, are Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (267 people), Production Occupations (216 people), and Material Moving Occupations (189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hudson, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.91k

2021 Value

± 403

−2.75%

1 Year decline

± 29.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hudson, NC declined at a rate of −2.75%, from 1.96k employees to 1.91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hudson, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (378 people), Manufacturing (369 people), and Retail Trade (262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hudson, NC, though some of these residents may live in Hudson, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,750

Median earning men ± $9,245

$16,910

Median earning women ± $12,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,710), Wholesale Trade ($50,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,656).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,097), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,500), and Manufacturing ($20,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

N/AThom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/ATed Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hudson, NC awarded 1,465 degrees. The student population of Hudson, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,419 male students and 2,131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hudson, NC are White (1,205 and 83.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (91 and 6.28%), Black or African American (53 and 3.66%), and Two or More Races (31 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in Hudson, NC by number of degrees awarded are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (1,465 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hudson, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (354 and 24.2%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (312 and 21.3%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (102 and 6.96%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,550 students enrolled in Hudson, NC, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,766 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
354 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
312 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hudson, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 354 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hudson, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,465 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute with 1,465 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 539 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hudson, NC, which is 0.582 times less than the 926 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,205 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 91 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($105) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hudson, NC was $159,900 in 2021, which is 0.653 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,200 to $159,900, a 6.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Hudson, NC is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hudson, NC have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hudson, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hudson, NC is $50,040. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hudson, NC was Census Tract 306 with a value of $56,940, followed by Census Tract 307 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $51,957 and $31,933.

Housing

Property

$159,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,638

$1,053

Median Property Taxes

±$232

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hudson, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hudson, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2021

50.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.5% of the housing units in Hudson, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hudson, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 306
Census Tract 307
Census Tract 304

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hudson, NC was Census Tract 306 with a value of $56,940, followed by Census Tract 307 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $51,957 and $31,933.

The following map shows all of the places in Hudson, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,040

Median Household Income

± $10,567

1.43k

Number of Households

± 276

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.43k households in Hudson, NC grew to $50,040 from the previous year's value of $44,016.

The following chart displays the households in Hudson, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hudson, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.4%)
Carpooled (28.9%)
Worked At Home (4.74%)

In 2021, 66.4% of workers in Hudson, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (28.9%) and those who worked at home (4.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hudson, NC have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.663% of the workforce in Hudson, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hudson, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hudson, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hudson, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hudson, NC (670 out of 3.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hudson, NC is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of Hudson, NC has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 7.22% on non-group plans, and 0.133% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Caldwell County, NC see 2221 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.87% increase from the previous year (2159 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3284 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1303 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,221 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caldwell County, NC

Primary care physicians in Caldwell County, NC see an average of 2,221 patients per year. This represents a 2.87% increase from the previous year (2,159 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Caldwell County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

7.22%

Non-Group

0.133%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hudson, NC grew by 2.95% from 12% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hudson, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.