Hudson, Colorado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Town of Hudson
Home rule municipality
The Hudson Town Hall.
Location of Hudson in Weld County, Colorado.
Country	United States
State	Colorado
County	Weld
Incorporated (town)	April 2, 1914
Government
• Type	Statutory Town
Area
• Total	5.96 sq mi (15.43 km2)
• Land	5.88 sq mi (15.23 km2)
• Water	0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation	5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,651
• Density	277.0/sq mi (107.00/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	80642
Area code(s)	303
FIPS code	08-37820
GNIS feature ID	0180861
Website	Town of Hudson

The Town of Hudson is a small town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is a special type of town called a home rule municipality. This means it has its own local government that can make many of its own rules.

In 2020, about 1,651 people lived in Hudson. The town is named after the Hudson City Land and Improvement Company. A post office has been open in Hudson since 1883.

Where is Hudson Located?

Hudson is found in Colorado, at these coordinates: 40°4′21″N 104°38′24″W / 40.07250°N 104.64000°W / 40.07250; -104.64000. It is about 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above sea level.

The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

How Many People Live in Hudson?

The number of people living in Hudson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:

Images for kids

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  The Hudson Town Hall building.

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  A map showing where Hudson is located in Weld County, Colorado.