Hudson
Town in Caldwell County, North Carolina

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.
- 3,780residents (2020 Census)
- 1,263 ftelevation · 385 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 1,033 / sq mipopulation density
- 28638ZIP code
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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Living in Hudson
- Median household income
- $65,268
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Median rent
- $549/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
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Hudson had 3,780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hudson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,780 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.66 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8477° N, 81.4867° W |
| ZIP code | 28638 |
| Official website | ci.hudson.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3732980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hudson
- Sawmills2.2 mi S
- Cajah's Mountain2.8 mi W
- Lenoir4.5 mi NW
- Granite Falls4.9 mi SE
- Gamewell6.3 mi W
- Connelly Springs6.4 mi S
- Rhodhiss6.4 mi SE
- Cedar Rock6.8 mi N
- Rutherford College7.0 mi S
- Valdese8.1 mi SW
- Northlakes8.1 mi SE
- Icard8.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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