Hudson Community Guide | Baker Realty of Lenoir, Inc.

Welcome to Hudson

The Town of Hudson is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina along NC Highway 321 in Caldwell County and is home to Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum. The Hudson Uptown Building (The HUB Station) is Hudson’s center for cultural events and houses the Mitford Museum, the Arts Center and Auditorium, the Hudson Dinner Theater, the McCreary Family Business Center, and other local small businesses. Experience the annual Butterfly Festival in May, the Wine Festival in June, the Hudson Hometown Concert Series from June through August as well as other events throughout the year.

Hudson is home to Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute with campuses in Hudson and Boone NC. College president, Dr. Mark Poarch received the prestigious award for 2022-2023 North Carolina Community College System President of the Year. The superintendent for Caldwell County Schools, Dr. Don Phipps was named the 2023 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.

Overview for Hudson, NC

3,768 people live in Hudson, where the median age is 39.6 and the average individual income is $23,486. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,768

Total Population

39.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$23,486

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Hudson, NC

Population Households Employment

Hudson has 1,432 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hudson do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,768 people call Hudson home. The population density is 1,030.09 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,768

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.6

Median Age

45.22 / 54.78%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,432

Total Households

2.63

Average Household Size

$23,486

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Hudson, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Hudson. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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