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Hudson Oaks, Texas
Official seal of Hudson Oaks, Texas
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Location of Hudson Oaks, Texas
Location of Hudson Oaks, Texas
Parker County HudsonOaks.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Parker
Area
 • Total 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2)
 • Land 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,174
 • Density 701.3/sq mi (271.07/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76087
Area code(s) 817
FIPS code 48-35254
GNIS feature ID 2410801

Hudson Oaks is a city in Parker County, Texas. It is part of the big Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. In 2020, about 2,174 people lived there.

Hudson Oaks is known for its many businesses. It has even been called "The Entertainment Capital of Parker County." The city also hosts fun events like "Boomin' Fourth," a fireworks show, and "COHOHO," a Christmas festival.

A Look at Hudson Oaks History

Hudson Oaks was officially started in 1978. The city has its own police department with 15 officers. For fire protection, they work with the Weatherford Fire Department.

Growing and Developing

Over the years, Hudson Oaks has grown a lot. Many nice neighborhoods are part of the city. These include Red Eagle, Diamond Oaks, Parker Oaks, Enchanted Oaks, and Red Oak Hills.

In 2019, a large grocery store called HEB opened its doors in Hudson Oaks. This was a big deal for the city. It helped bring in even more new businesses.

Water Supply Changes

A major change happened in 2022 for Hudson Oaks. The city connected to a large water pipe from Fort Worth. This new connection now provides water to Hudson Oaks. Before this, the city and nearby Willow Park got their water from Lake Weatherford.

Where is Hudson Oaks?

Hudson Oaks is located in Texas, between the cities of Weatherford and Willow Park. It is about 20 miles west of Fort Worth. Dallas is a bit further, about 40 miles to the west.

City Layout and Highways

The city covers an area of about 2.5 square miles, which is all land. A major highway, IH-20, goes right through Hudson Oaks. It divides the city into two parts: a north side and a south side. Both sides have homes and many businesses.

Besides IH-20, two other important highways meet in Hudson Oaks. These are Bankhead Highway and US 180. These roads help people travel in and out of the city easily.

Who Lives in Hudson Oaks?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 488
1990 711 45.7%
2000 1,637 130.2%
2010 1,662 1.5%
2020 2,174 30.8%
2023 (est.) 2,656 59.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

In 2020, the city had 2,174 people living there. There were 845 households and 686 families.

Different Backgrounds in Hudson Oaks

Hudson Oaks is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here is a look at the racial makeup of the city in 2020:

Hudson Oaks racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,787 82.2%
Black or African American (NH) 27 1.24%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 11 0.51%
Asian (NH) 15 0.69%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.09%
Some Other Race (NH) 13 0.6%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 107 4.92%
Hispanic or Latino 212 9.75%
Total 2,174

Education in Hudson Oaks

Students in Hudson Oaks attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Weatherford and Aledo Independent School Districts.

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See also

In Spanish: Hudson Oaks para niños

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