Hudson, Texas
Hudson, Texas | |
|---|---|
Location of Hudson, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°18′47″N 94°48′18″W / 31.31306°N 94.80500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Angelina |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.11 sq mi (13.23 km2) |
| • Land | 5.07 sq mi (13.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,849 |
| • Density | 987.3/sq mi (381.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code | 75904 |
| FIPS code | 48-35228[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410800[2] |
| Website | hudsontx |
Hudson is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,731 at the 2020 census.[4]
Geography
Hudson is located in central Angelina County adjacent to the western border of Lufkin, the county seat. Texas State Highway 94 passes through the community, leading southwest 30 miles (48 km) to Groveton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hudson has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.1 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.76%, is water.[4]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 670 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,659 | 147.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,374 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,792 | 59.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,731 | 24.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,849 | 2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,829 | 58.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 551 | 11.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 30 | 0.62% |
| Asian (NH) | 43 | 0.89% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 21 | 0.43% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 167 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,208 | 24.91% |
| Total | 4,849 |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 4,849 people, 1,788 households, and 1,381 families residing in the city. The median age was 34.2 years, 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18, and 13.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 79.7 males age 18 and over.[9]
There were 1,788 households in Hudson, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.1% were married-couple households, 14.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 35.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 1,952 housing units, of which 8.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.5%.[9]
60.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 39.2% lived in rural areas.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,136 | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 563 | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 484 | 10.0% |
| Two or more races | 563 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,208 | 24.9% |
2000 census
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,792 people, 1,288 households, and 1,013 families residing in the city. The population density was 827.9 inhabitants per square mile (319.7/km2). There were 1,390 housing units at an average density of 303.5 units per square mile (117.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.91% White, 3.96% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 9.81% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.06% of the population.
There were 1,288 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,511, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $26,935 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,798. About 12.1% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.
Hudson has no post office. All mail sent to residents who live in Hudson can use Hudson, Texas or Lufkin, Texas address, since they share a zip code.
Police services
The City of Hudson police department was defunded in 2025.
Education
Hudson is served by the Hudson Independent School District.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hudson, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hudson city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
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- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2026.