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Hudson, TX
City in Angelina County, Texas.
Population
5,104
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,007
ZIP codes
0
Hudson and its ZIP codes
Hudson at a glance
- Hudson is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,406, 41% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,114 a month.
Local data for Hudson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hudson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,406
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (493), Mexican Americans (420), Polish Americans (399).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Angelina County. PPP loans are for Hudson.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,427
35,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Hudson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hudson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hudson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Hudson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LufkinCity | 2.7 mi | 34.2 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| BurkeCity | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| DibollCity | 10 mi | 5 |
| HuntingtonCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| WellsTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| NacogdochesCity | 21 mi | 27.6 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| CorriganTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| KennardCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ZavallaCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| ChirenoCity | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| AltoTown | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| ApplebyCity | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| GrovetonCity | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hudson, TX in?
- Hudson is in Angelina County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hudson, TX?
- About 5,104 people live in Hudson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hudson?
- Nearby places include Lufkin (2.7 mi), Redland (5.6 mi), Burke (7.3 mi), Diboll (10 mi), Huntington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023