Town · New Hampshire
Hudson, New Hampshire
Hudson, town, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Hudson had 26,001 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,394 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,557 (±30). GEOID 3301137940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,001
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,394 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,557 ±30
Median household income
$124,213
±$6,061 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$438,900
±$10,771 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,735
±$123 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hudson and what county is it in?
Hudson is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 28.3 square miles of land, 898 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hudson: Hudson (CDP, 7,534 in 2020).
Hudson is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hudson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,001 people lived in Hudson on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 25,394 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,557 (±30).
| Measure | Hudson | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,557±30 | 426,378 | +201 |
| Households | 9,930±374 | 168,740 | +716 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.10 | 2.48 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 10,217±383 | 177,734 | +702 |
Hudson's population since 2000
From 22,928 in 2000 to 26,001 in 2025: up 13.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hudson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hudson?
The median resident of Hudson is 45.7 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hudson | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7±1.9 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8%±2.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±2.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 51.9%±1.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3%±2.9 pts | 80.1% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±1.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.2%±3.4 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±2.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.8%±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hudson earn?
Half of Hudson's 9,930 households earn less than $124,213 a year (±$6,061), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $128,727 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hudson | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,213±$6,061 | $103,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $138,929±$7,875 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,789±$3,684 | $54,111 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6%±2.6 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0%±7.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9%±2.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6%±2.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hudson?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Hudson's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $438,900 by its owner (±$10,771). The median renter pays $1,735 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hudson | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $438,900±$10,771 | $421,100 | +$79,907 |
| Median gross rent | $1,735±$123 | $1,623 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3%±9.2 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,374±$122 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6%±3.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.4%±3.6 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 10,217±383 | 177,734 | +702 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.3%±3.8 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6%±2.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hudson building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Hudson in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hudson work and get to work?
73.7% of Hudson's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Hudson | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1%±2.6 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.0 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±3.4 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.6%±3.6 pts | 18.1% | +14.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min±2.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hudson?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Hudson (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,723 (Tract 122.01) to $155,066 (Tract 123.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 123.01Hillsborough County | 5,796 | $155,066 |
| Tract 122.02Hillsborough County | 5,262 | $103,922 |
| Tract 121.01Hillsborough County | 5,117 | $133,709 |
| Tract 123.02Hillsborough County | 4,040 | $140,458 |
| Tract 121.02Hillsborough County | 3,135 | $121,884 |
| Tract 122.01Hillsborough County | 2,207 | $81,723 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hudson) · Census block assignment files
How does Hudson compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hudson is the 434th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 5th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Hudson ranks 42nd of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 241 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 240 |
| Median home value | 66th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 37th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 239 |
| Median age | 122nd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 110th | 241 |
| Work from home | 65th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 241 |
Hudson's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Hudson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hudson?
9 of the 57 figures for Hudson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hudson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.