City · Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin
Hudson, city, in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Hudson had 15,019 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,755 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,959 (±33). GEOID 5536250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,019
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,755 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,959 ±33
Median household income
$93,937
±$9,468 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$392,700
±$19,587 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,359
±$121 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Hudson and what county is it in?
Hudson is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It covers 6.8 square miles of land, 2,162 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hudson is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (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 15,019 people lived in Hudson on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 14,755 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,959 (±33).
| Measure | Hudson | St. Croix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,959 ±33 | 96,033 | +1,164 |
| Households | 6,577 ±302 | 37,511 | +849 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.10 | 2.54 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 6,834 ±340 | 38,953 | +849 |
Hudson's population since 2000
From 8,775 in 2000 to 15,019 in 2025: up 71.2%. 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 38.1 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hudson | St. Croix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±3.3 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±2.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±1.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±2.4 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9% ±3.0 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 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 | 3.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±1.9 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.1% ±5.3 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±2.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±3.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 6,577 households earn less than $93,937 a year (±$9,468), against $103,046 in St. Croix County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $92,302 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hudson | St. Croix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,937 ±$9,468 | $103,046 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,762 ±$16,296 | $126,955 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,684 ±$6,643 | $50,302 | +$10,670 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.4% ±3.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.6 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±3.1 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 66.5% of Hudson's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $392,700 by its owner (±$19,587). The median renter pays $1,359 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hudson | St. Croix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,700 ±$19,587 | $377,700 | +$93,149 |
| Median gross rent | $1,359 ±$121 | $1,271 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±8.4 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,115 ±$116 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5% ±5.8 pts | 78.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.5% ±5.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,834 ±340 | 38,953 | +849 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.9% ±4.8 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% ±3.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9% ±4.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 16 new housing units in Hudson in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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?
71.3% of Hudson's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Hudson | St. Croix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±2.5 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±6.3 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9% ±4.6 pts | 16.5% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±2.4 | 27.0 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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hudson, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,667 (Tract 1201) to $101,625 (Tract 1209.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1209.05St. Croix County | 6,758 | $101,625 |
| Tract 1202.01St. Croix County | 6,410 | $95,822 |
| Tract 1201St. Croix County | 2,260 | $66,667 |
| Tract 1209.06St. Croix County | 4,091 | $187,750 |
| Tract 1202.02St. Croix County | 5,335 | $145,728 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hudson is the 2,398th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Hudson ranks 330th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 300th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th | 914 |
| Median household income | 330th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 105th | 911 |
| Median home value | 121st | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 431st | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 118th | 914 |
| Median age | 777th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 735th | 914 |
| Work from home | 125th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 481st | 914 |
Hudson's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
10 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' public schools in Hudson.