Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hudson, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,039

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%20,210

Asian

3.6%832

Two or More

3.1%705

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%605

Black

2.3%537

Other

0.6%141

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%157

High School Diploma

7.8%1,215

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%452

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%1,204

Associate's Degree

3.7%580

Bachelor's Degree

39.5%6,184

Master's Degree

23.9%3,742

Professional Degree

6.9%1,074

Doctorate

4.9%774

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

75.3%

Graduate+

35.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$392,700

Median Renti

$1,359

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%4,374

Renter-Occupied

33.5%2,203

Total Units

6,834

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%127

$100K–$150K

0.8%37

$150K–$200K

1.1%49

$200K–$300K

18.1%790

$300K–$500K

54.4%2,380

$500K–$1M

21%918

$1M+

1.7%73

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

331

$1,000–$1,250

326

$1,250–$1,500

404

$1,500–$2,000

628

$2,000+

214

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%151

2010–2019

13.7%935

2000–2009

26.3%1,799

1990–1999

14.5%990

1980–1989

11.7%797

1970–1979

4.8%329

1960–1969

3.6%249

1950–1959

3.3%226

1940–1949

2%137

1939 or earlier

17.9%1,221

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.4%5,022

Electricity

21%1,379

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%117

No Fuel

0.5%36

Fuel Oil

0.2%15

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,937

Mean Household Incomei

$126,762

Per Capita Incomei

$56,684

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

8,365

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%307

$10K–$15K

1.5%99

$15K–$20K

1.7%112

$20K–$25K

2.2%147

$25K–$30K

1.7%111

$30K–$35K

2.7%177

$35K–$40K

2.3%148

$40K–$45K

2.7%177

$45K–$50K

4.5%298

$50K–$60K

5.5%363

$60K–$75K

10.5%693

$75K–$100K

12.7%837

$100K–$125K

13.7%899

$125K–$150K

6.8%448

$150K–$200K

11.9%785

$200K+

14.8%976

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

267

Residentsi

346

Avg. Tenant Renti

$484/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing51 homes100% occupied$477/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers113 homes71% occupied$521/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 858 homes93% occupied$427/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC31 homes95% occupied$451/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes97% occupied$522/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,937/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

81.3%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

17.4%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.5% of subsidized households are minority

40.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

890(7.4% of civilian adults)