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Hudson, IA
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Population
2,699
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
319
ZIP codes
0
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 5.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 133rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $120,481 a year, 61% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,700 (17% above Iowa) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Hudson, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,481
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
90.1%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,068), Irish Americans (319), Norwegian Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Black Hawk County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,876
70,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$904M
FY 2026, $6,896 per person
How people get to work
Hudson, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
939
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
448
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar FallsCity | 6.1 mi | 29.4 |
| WaterlooCity | 7.2 mi | 61.6 |
| EvansdaleCity | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| DikeCity | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ReinbeckCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| RaymondCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| GilbertvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MorrisonCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| New HartfordCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| JanesvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| StoutCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| La Porte CityCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| TraerCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LincolnCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, IA in?
- Hudson is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hudson, IA?
- About 2,699 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Cedar Falls (6.1 mi), Waterloo (7.2 mi), Evansdale (8.6 mi), Washburn (9.3 mi), Dike (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023