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Hudson, Maine
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 Hudson, Maine
Location in Maine
Hudson, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.03 sq mi (103.68 km2) |
| • Land | 37.64 sq mi (97.49 km2) |
| • Water | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,416 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04449
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-34365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582527 |
Hudson is a small town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,416 people lived there.
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History of Hudson
People first started settling in the area around 1800. In 1824, it became a "plantation," which is like an early form of a town. It was called "Jackson," possibly named after Andrew Jackson, who later became a U.S. President.
Just one year later, in 1825, it officially became a town and was named "Kirkland." Finally, in 1854, the town's name was changed to "Hudson." It was named after Hudson, Massachusetts. Interestingly, Hudson, Massachusetts, didn't become an official town until 1866.
Geography of Hudson
Hudson covers a total area of about 40 square miles (103.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.64 square miles (97.49 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 2.39 square miles (6.19 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 249 | — | |
| 1840 | 351 | 41.0% | |
| 1850 | 717 | 104.3% | |
| 1860 | 771 | 7.5% | |
| 1870 | 739 | −4.2% | |
| 1880 | 659 | −10.8% | |
| 1890 | 510 | −22.6% | |
| 1900 | 430 | −15.7% | |
| 1910 | 403 | −6.3% | |
| 1920 | 369 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 363 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 372 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 455 | 22.3% | |
| 1960 | 542 | 19.1% | |
| 1970 | 482 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 797 | 65.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,048 | 31.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,393 | 32.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,536 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,416 | −7.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,536 people living in Hudson. There were 590 households, and 427 of these were families. The town had about 40.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Hudson were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American (0.7%) or Asian (0.2%). About 1.3% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
The average age in Hudson was 40 years old. About 21.9% of residents were under 18. Around 10.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had a very even split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Famous People from Hudson
- Maxwell Anderson was a famous American playwright and screenwriter. He wrote plays like What Price Glory? and Key Largo. He also helped write the movie All Quiet on the Western Front. Maxwell Anderson won a Pulitzer Prize for his work. He owned a vacation home in Hudson.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Maine) para niños
