Hudson, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hudson, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,060 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 891.0 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,086 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hudson declined by 0.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,060 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hudson is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.6% of residents. That is 5.4 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,700 16.0% -4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,089 17.7% -3.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,896 25.6% +5.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,966 17.2% -0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Hudson and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 49.0% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Hudson has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $174,198 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.27% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hudson is about 144% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $726,347 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,344 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hudson is about 25.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,344 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hudson spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.4 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,513 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 28.6% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,240 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,839 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hudson is 25 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hudson has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Hudson has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Hudson | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Hudson, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hudson, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, OH | 23,060 | $174,198 #1/3 | $726,347 #1/3 | 25.2 min #3/3 |
| Stow, OH | 34,221 | $92,312 | $217,614 | 21.1 min |
| Twinsburg, OH | 21,734 | $101,844 | $312,282 | 21.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hudson, Ohio.
What is the population of Hudson, Ohio?
About 23,060 people live in Hudson, Ohio, in 8,086 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 41.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Hudson, Ohio?
Averaged over its land area, Hudson, Ohio has 891 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 10 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hudson, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($726,347 against $174,198), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,344 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Hudson, Ohio?
Unemployment in Hudson, Ohio is only 1.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Hudson, Ohio?
70.4% of adults in Hudson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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