Hudson (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hudson, Wisconsin
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Location of Hudson (town), Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
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| • Total | 26.5 sq mi (68.5 km2) |
| • Land | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
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| • Total | 8,461 |
| • Density | 326.7/sq mi (126.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-36275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583418 |
| Website | http://www.townofhudsonwi.com/ |
Hudson is a town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. A "town" in Wisconsin is a type of local government area. In 2010, about 8,461 people lived here.
The separate City of Hudson is actually found inside the town of Hudson. This can be a bit confusing! The town also includes smaller places called unincorporated communities. These are places like Burkhardt Station, Northline, and Sono Junction. They are not officially separate cities or villages.
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Geography of Hudson Town
Hudson is a town with a mix of land and water. It covers a total area of about 26.5 square miles (68.5 km2). Most of this area, about 25.9 square miles (67.0 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 km2), is water. This means about 2% of the town's area is water.
Population and People
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| 2010 | 8,461 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 8,577 | 1.4% | |
In the year 2000, there were 6,213 people living in the town of Hudson. These people lived in 1,925 households. A household is like a family or group of people living together in one home.
Who Lives in Hudson?
The town of Hudson is mostly made up of people who identify as White. However, it is also home to people from many different backgrounds. This includes people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many families live in Hudson. In 2000, more than half of the households (about 53%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 82%) were married couples living together.
The people in Hudson are of various ages. About one-third of the population (33.2%) was under 18 years old. The average age of people in the town was 34 years. This shows it's a place with many young people and families.
Income in Hudson
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hudson was about $81,733 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $83,418. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means most people in Hudson had a good income.
Notable People from Hudson
- Guy Dailey: He was a farmer who also served as the town chairman. He was also a state legislator, meaning he helped make laws for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (condado de St. Croix, Wisconsin) para niños
