Hudson, Michigan facts for kids
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Hudson, Michigan
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| City of Hudson | |
Downtown Hudson along Main Street (M-34)
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| Motto(s):
Small town, big heart
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Hudson, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hudson, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,415 |
| • Density | 1,101.73/sq mi (425.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49247
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-39720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628761 |
Hudson is a city in Lenawee County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,415 people lived there. It's known for its friendly, small-town feel. Hudson is surrounded by Hudson Township, but the city and township are run separately.
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History of Hudson
Hudson was named after Dr. Daniel Hudson. He was one of the first people to own land in this area. The city's special saying, or motto, is "Small Town Big Heart." This shows how welcoming the community is. Hudson was settled in 1833 and became an official city in 1893.
Geography of Hudson
Hudson is located in Lenawee County. The city covers a total area of about 2.20 square miles (5.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Main Roads in Hudson
- M-34, also known as Main Street, runs right through the center of Hudson.
- US 127 meets M-34 on the western edge of the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,489 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,450 | 64.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,254 | −8.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,178 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,403 | 10.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,178 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,464 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,361 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,426 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,773 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,546 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,618 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,545 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,580 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,499 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,307 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,415 | 4.7% | |
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In 2010, about 2,307 people lived in Hudson. There were 861 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,019 housing units.
Many families lived in Hudson. About 40% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was about 33 years old. About 29.5% of residents were under 18.
Local Media
Newspaper
- Hudson Post-Gazette
Radio
- WKMH 102.5FM
Famous People from Hudson
- Will Carleton: A well-known poet.
- Bessie Boies Cotton: She worked for the YMCA in Russia during 1917-1919.
- Edna Boies Hopkins: A talented artist.
- Janet Kauffman: A poet, novelist, and someone who works to protect the environment.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Míchigan) para niños
