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Hudson, Indiana
Location of Hudson in Steuben County, Indiana.
Location of Hudson in Steuben County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Steuben
Township Steuben, Salem
Area
 • Total 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Land 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 585
 • Density 840.52/sq mi (324.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46747
Area code(s) 260
FIPS code 18-35086
GNIS feature ID 2397001
Website http://www.hudsontown.org

Hudson is a small town in the state of Indiana, located in the United States. It is found in Steuben County, within both Salem and Steuben townships. In 2020, about 585 people called Hudson home.

History of Hudson

Hudson was once known by a different name: North Benton. The town has had its own post office since 1875. This means people in Hudson could send and receive mail right there in their community for a very long time!

Where is Hudson?

Hudson is located in Steuben County, Indiana. The town covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.

People of Hudson

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 316
1900 558
1910 390 −30.1%
1920 385 −1.3%
1930 431 11.9%
1940 437 1.4%
1950 420 −3.9%
1960 428 1.9%
1970 464 8.4%
1980 447 −3.7%
1990 438 −2.0%
2000 596 36.1%
2010 518 −13.1%
2020 585 12.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Hudson's Population in 2010

In 2010, the town of Hudson had 518 people living there. These people lived in 185 households, and 136 of these were families. The town had about 750 people per square mile.

There were 214 housing units in Hudson. Most of the people living in Hudson were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 185 households, more than 4 out of 10 (42.2%) had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half (51.9%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother or a father.

Age in Hudson

The average age of people in Hudson in 2010 was 34.5 years old. Almost one-third (31.3%) of the residents were under 18 years old. About 10% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.

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