Hudson, Kansas facts for kids
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Hudson, Kansas
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Location within Stafford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Stafford |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 730/sq mi (297/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67545
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-33400 |
| GNIS ID | 2394439 |
Hudson is a small city located in Stafford County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 95 people lived there.
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History of Hudson
Hudson was first settled in the early 1880s. Back then, it had a different name: Rattlesnake. Around 1887, the town's name was changed to Hudson. It officially became a city in 1908.
Geography of Hudson
Hudson is a small city, covering an area of about 0.13 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population of Hudson
The number of people living in Hudson has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 253 | — | |
| 1920 | 235 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 197 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 221 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 201 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 181 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 157 | −13.3% | |
| 1990 | 159 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 133 | −16.4% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 95 | −26.4% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 95 people living in Hudson. There were 49 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people in Hudson were white.
The population included people of different ages. About 12.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 56.2 years, meaning half the population was older than 56.2 and half was younger.
Economy of Hudson
The main employer in Hudson is the Stafford County Flour Mills. This mill is famous for making its own Hudson Cream Flour. They also produce different types of flour for other well-known brands like Kemach, King Arthur, and Kroger.
Hudson Cream Flour is especially popular in West Virginia and the nearby Appalachia region. It's even a required ingredient for the Hudson Cream West Virginia Biscuit Bake Off contest held in Marlinton, West Virginia.
Education in Hudson
Students in Hudson attend schools that are part of the St. John–Hudson USD 350 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Kansas) para niños
