Hudson, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hudson, Wisconsin
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Downtown Hudson, September 2010
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Location of Hudson in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
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 Hudson, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • City | 7.65 sq mi (19.80 km2) |
| • Land | 6.77 sq mi (17.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 14,755 |
| • Density | 2,180.8/sq mi (842.0/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,690,261 (16th) |
| • Demonym | Hudsonite |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54016, 54017
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 (715 |
| FIPS code | 55-36250 |
| Website | www.ci.hudson.wi.us |
Hudson is a city in Wisconsin, United States. It is the main city of St. Croix County. In 2020, about 14,755 people lived there. Hudson is also part of the larger Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
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History of Hudson
Long ago, Native American burial mounds were built in what is now Birkmose Park in Hudson. These mounds are very old.
Hudson was first settled in 1840 by Louis Massey and Peter Bouchea. William Streets and Joseph Sauperson also arrived around the same time. These four are known as Hudson's first settlers. They settled near the Willow River.
The city was first called "Willow River." Later, it was named Buena Vista by Judge Joel Foster. He named it after a battle he fought in the Mexican War. In 1852, the city's first mayor, Alfred D. Gray, asked to change the name to Hudson. He thought the bluffs along the St. Croix River looked like the Hudson River in his home state of New York.
Many new people moved to Hudson in the 1850s and 1860s. The lumber industry was very important then. Sawmills were built all over the St. Croix Valley.
In 1881, the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway was formed. Its main offices and repair shops were in Hudson. Today, this railway route is part of the Union Pacific Railroad.
In 1917, a large group of about 1,000 people gathered in Hudson. They were protesting a meeting planned by a group that wanted peace. The crowd asked the meeting organizers to leave town. The organizers left safely.
U.S. Highway 12 used to cross the St. Croix River on a bridge that charged a fee. This bridge brought money to Hudson. When Interstate 94 was built, the toll bridge was taken down. Now, a long walkway called "The Dike" is open to people where the bridge used to be.
Geography and Climate
Hudson covers about 7.41 square miles (19.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a smaller part is water.
Major roads in Hudson include Interstate Highway 94, U.S. Route 12, and Wisconsin Highway 35.
Hudson's Climate
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Hudson has a climate with cold winters and warm summers. The chart above shows the average high and low temperatures in Celsius, and the average rainfall in millimeters for each month.
People of Hudson
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,570 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,748 | 11.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,298 | 31.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,885 | 25.5% | |
| 1900 | 3,259 | 13.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,810 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,014 | 7.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,725 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,987 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,435 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,325 | 25.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,049 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,434 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,378 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,775 | 37.6% | |
| 2010 | 12,719 | 44.9% | |
| 2020 | 14,755 | 16.0% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Hudson had 14,755 people. Most residents, about 89.5%, were White. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The city also had people of Asian, Black, Native American, and other backgrounds.
The average income for a family in Hudson was about $94,292 per year. About 6.8% of all people in Hudson lived below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of those under 18 years old. Most adults in Hudson, about 95.0%, had finished high school. Also, 42.5% had a college degree or higher.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Hudson had 12,719 people. About 94.8% of the people were White. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hudson was 35.4 years. About 25.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Economy and Tourism
Hudson is a popular place for tourists. Many restaurants are located in its historic downtown area along the St. Croix River. There are also hotels and other businesses that serve travelers on Interstate Highway 94.
A former greyhound racing track, St. Croix Meadows, is being changed into a new area. It will have a hotel, restaurants, offices, homes, a baseball field, and a mini golf course. It will also have an indoor sports center with two hockey rinks and a soccer arena.
In 2021, two movies made for TV were filmed in Hudson.
Arts and Education
Arts and Culture
Hudson is home to the Phipps Center for the Arts. This center offers many performing arts shows and events for the region. Hudson was also where the idea for Little Free Libraries started. The very first Little Free Library was placed here.
Education in Hudson
The Hudson School District serves the city. Public elementary schools include E. P. Rock, Hudson Prairie, North Hudson, Willow River, Houlton, and River Crest. Students then go to Hudson Middle School and Hudson High School.
There are also private schools in Hudson. St. Patrick's School is a Catholic school. Trinity Academy of Hudson is a Lutheran private school for preschool through eighth grade.
In 2010, the University of Wisconsin–River Falls opened a branch campus in Hudson. This campus focuses on college degrees for adult students.
Transportation
Hudson does not have its own public airport. However, people can use the New Richmond Regional Airport and the St. Paul Downtown Airport for smaller planes. For larger commercial and international flights, residents use the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). There is a shuttle service from Hudson to MSP.
Notable People
- Benjamin Allen, Wisconsin state senator
- Lynn H. Ashley, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Jim Bertelsen, National Football League player
- Todd Bol, Little Free Library founder
- Moses E. Clapp, U.S. senator from Minnesota
- Otis Clymer, Major League Baseball player
- Richard H. Cosgriff, Medal of Honor recipient
- Davis Drewiske, professional hockey player
- James A. Frear, U.S. representative
- Max Malanaphy, drag queen
- Pamela Matson, Stanford scientist
- Wilder Penfield, neurosurgeon pioneer
- John Coit Spooner, United States senator
- Kraig Urbik, professional football player
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Wisconsin) para niños
