Hudson, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hudson, Florida
CDP
Aerial view of Hudson and Hudson Beach, Florida
Location in Pasco County and the state of Florida.
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Pasco
established	1882
Named for	Isaac Hudson
Government Hudson does not have a mayor, as it is an integrated city.
• Type	N/A
Area
• Total	6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2)
• Land	6.35 sq mi (16.44 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)  1.27%
Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12,944
• Density	2,038.75/sq mi (787.20/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	34667, 34669, 34674
Area code(s)	727
FIPS code	12-32825
GNIS feature ID	0284369

Hudson is a community in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Hudson is part of the larger Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, about 12,158 people lived here.

History of Hudson, Florida

Early Days and Growth

In 1878, a man named Isaac Hudson moved his family to the quiet coastal area of Pasco County. He even let a post office be set up in his home. This was the start of the community.

In the early 1900s, Hudson began to grow. A company called Fivay started cutting down trees for lumber. They shipped the lumber by train to Tampa. This brought more people and jobs to Hudson.

Changes Over Time

However, when the Fivay Company closed in 1912, Hudson's growth slowed down. Many people started working in fishing and shrimping. These jobs supported about half of the working men from the 1930s to the 1950s.

In 1950, W.L. Hendry and his sons started a new project. They dug canals from the coast near Hudson Springs. They used the dirt from digging to create higher land. This new land was used to build houses, forming the "Port of Hudson" neighborhood.

By the 1980s, more homes, including many mobile homes, were built along these canals. Today, the older waterfront areas are getting a new look. Also, many new housing developments are being built further inland.

Local Healthcare

Hudson is home to Bayonet Point Hospital. It opened in 1981 and was the first hospital in North West Pasco County. It serves people in Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.

Geography of Hudson

Hudson is located on the western side of Pasco County. It covers a total area of about 6.4 square miles (17 km²). Most of this area, about 6.4 square miles (17 km²), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²), is water.

Population and People

As of the census in 2010, Hudson had 12,158 people living there. There were 5,816 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

Most people in Hudson are White. A small number of people are Black, American Indian, or Asian. Some people are from two or more races. About 2.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Hudson in 2010 was 57 years old. About 12.9% of the population was under 18 years old.

Parks and Fun Things to Do

Hudson has several great places for outdoor activities and sports.

Beaches and Water Fun

• Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park (also known as Hudson Beach) was built in the 1960s. It is the main beach for the Hudson community. You can find several restaurants nearby that offer beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico or the canals.

Sports and Recreation Centers

• Veterans Memorial Park and Arthur F. Engle Memorial Park are the main places for sports. They have indoor gyms and outdoor fields. Veterans Memorial Park also has an outdoor swimming pool.

Golf Courses

There are three golf courses in Hudson:

• Beacon Woods Golf Club
• Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club
• Heritage Pines Country Club

Hudson once called itself the "gopher racing capital of the world"!

See also

In Spanish: Hudson (Florida) para niños