Hudson, Texas facts for kids
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Hudson, Texas
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Location of Hudson, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Angelina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.11 sq mi (13.23 km2) |
| • Land | 5.07 sq mi (13.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,849 |
| • Density | 987.18/sq mi (381.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
75904
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| FIPS code | 48-35228 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410800 |
Hudson is a small city located in Angelina County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,849 people lived there. It's a place where many families call home.
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Where is Hudson, Texas?
Hudson is found in the middle of Angelina County, right next to Lufkin. Lufkin is the main city, or 'county seat,' of Angelina County. Texas State Highway 94 goes through Hudson. This highway leads southwest about 30 miles (48 km) to a town called Groveton.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hudson covers a total area of about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.07 square miles (13.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Hudson
The number of people living in Hudson has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 670 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,659 | 147.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,374 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,792 | 59.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,731 | 24.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,849 | 2.5% | |
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Who Lives in Hudson?
In 2020, there were 4,849 people living in Hudson. These people made up 2,067 households, and 1,381 families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Hudson in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,829 | 58.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 551 | 11.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 30 | 0.62% |
| Asian (NH) | 43 | 0.89% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 21 | 0.43% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 167 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,208 | 24.91% |
| Total | 4,849 |
Life in Hudson in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 3,792 people living in Hudson. About 44.2% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.6%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.94 people, and the average family had about 3.30 people.
Age Groups in Hudson
In 2000, the population was spread out by age:
- 31.3% were under 18 years old.
- 10.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hudson was 30 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hudson was $33,511. For families, the average income was $37,292. About 13.3% of all people in Hudson lived below the poverty line. This included 16.7% of children under 18 and 15.5% of people aged 65 or older.
Police Services
The City of Hudson Police Department started in 2001. This department works to keep the city safe. It has a team of four officers who help protect the community.
Education
Students in Hudson attend schools that are part of the Hudson Independent School District. This school district provides education for the children living in the city.
Mail and Post Office
Hudson does not have its own post office. If you send mail to someone in Hudson, you can use either "Hudson, Texas" or "Lufkin, Texas" as the address. This is because both cities share the same Zip Code.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Texas) para niños
