Hudson, MA Demographics

A map of Hudson's Population by Race

Hudson, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 15,719, a less than 1% change from the 15,749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hudson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hudson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hudson, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hudson is ranked the 78th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hudson was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hudson's White Population

12,449 residents of Hudson, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hudson is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Hudson ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Hudson's population has increased from 76.9% to 79.2%.

Hudson is more White than neighboring Marlborough (54.1% White), Northborough (78.5% White), Clinton (72.9% White), and Cordaville (65.5% White). Hudson is less White than neighboring Maynard (80.4% White).

Hudson's Black Population

185 residents of Hudson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hudson is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Hudson ranks 125th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Hudson's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Hudson is more Black than neighboring Clinton (1.1% Black). Hudson is less Black than neighboring Marlborough (3.7% Black), Maynard (1.6% Black), and Northborough (2.2% Black).

Hudson's Asian Population

349 residents of Hudson, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hudson is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Hudson ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Asian residents' share of Hudson's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.2%.

Hudson is more Asian than neighboring Clinton (1.7% Asian). Hudson is less Asian than neighboring Marlborough (5.3% Asian), Maynard (5% Asian), Northborough (6.2% Asian), and Cordaville (21.6% Asian).

Hudson's Hispanic Population

1,316 residents of Hudson, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hudson is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hudson ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hudson's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.4%.

Hudson is more Hispanic than neighboring Maynard (3.7% Hispanic), Northborough (6.2% Hispanic), and Cordaville (4.3% Hispanic). Hudson is less Hispanic than neighboring Marlborough (18% Hispanic), and Clinton (20% Hispanic).

Hudson's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Hudson, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hudson is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Hudson ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hudson's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.0%.

Hudson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maynard (1.4% Native American/Other), Clinton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cordaville (1.3% Native American/Other). Hudson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marlborough (3.9% Native American/Other), and Northborough (3.3% Native American/Other).

Hudson's Multiracial Population

1,113 residents of Hudson, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hudson is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hudson ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hudson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hudson's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.1%.

Hudson is more Multiracial than neighboring Northborough (3.6% Multiracial), Clinton (3.7% Multiracial), and Cordaville (6.2% Multiracial). Hudson is less Multiracial than neighboring Marlborough (15.1% Multiracial), and Maynard (7.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.