Hudson

Town in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Hudson, North Carolina
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Hudson is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with 3,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,263 ft (385 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sawmills, 2.2 miles S.

About Hudson

Hudson is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hudson had a population of 3,780. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$65,268
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$549/mo
Median age
45.1
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Hudson, NC population

Hudson had 3,780 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,780
Density1,033 per sq mi (399 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hudson at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCaldwell County
TypeTown
Population3,780 (2020)
Land area3.66 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Coordinates35.8477° N, 81.4867° W
ZIP code28638
Official websiteci.hudson.nc.us
Census code (GEOID)3732980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hudson

What county is Hudson in?

Hudson is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Hudson, NC?

3,780 people lived in Hudson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hudson, NC?

The ZIP code of Hudson is 28638.

What is the elevation of Hudson?

1,263 feet (385 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hudson?

Sawmills (2.2 mi), Cajah's Mountain (2.8 mi), Lenoir (4.5 mi), Granite Falls (4.9 mi), Gamewell (6.3 mi).

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