Hudson Bend, Texas facts for kids
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Hudson Bend, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,005 |
| • Density | 598/sq mi (231.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78734
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-35253 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852714 |
Hudson Bend is a community in Travis County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population information. In 2020, about 4,005 people lived in Hudson Bend.
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Where is Hudson Bend?
Hudson Bend is located about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Austin. It sits right by Lake Travis, a large lake popular for outdoor activities.
The community covers a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.3 km2). A big part of this area, about 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), is water. This is because of its location next to Lake Travis.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,369 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,981 | 25.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,005 | 34.4% | |
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Hudson Bend has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 2,369 people living there. By 2010, the population grew to 2,981. The most recent count in 2020 showed 4,005 residents.
The average age of people living in Hudson Bend in 2000 was 42 years old. About 20.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Hudson Bend
Hudson Bend is part of the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD). Students in Hudson Bend attend schools within this district.
- Elementary School: Young students go to Lake Travis Elementary School. This school is located nearby in Lakeway.
- Middle School: Older students attend Hudson Bend Middle School. This school is right in the community.
- High School: All high school students in the district go to Lake Travis High School.
Community Library
The Lake Travis Community Library (LTCL) serves the people of Hudson Bend. It is located in Lakeway. The library first opened in 1985 inside Lake Travis High School.
In 2004, voters approved creating a special library district to support it. A generous donation of land in 2011 helped the library move to its current building in 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Hudson Bend para niños
