Total Population
3,812
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
36.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Town of Hudson
Hudson, located south of Lenoir, is logistically connected via US 321 and US 321-A and is home to many of Caldwell County's industrial leaders, such as Kincaid Furniture, Shurtape Technologies, Shuford Mills and Sealed Air Corporation. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is one of Hudson’s most recognizable landmarks from US 321.
Hudson's downtown features a mix of mom-and-pop businesses and eateries. The HUB Station is a unique asset featuring both arts and business centers. The HUB’s goal is to inspire a coworking community for artists, small businesses, start-up companies and entrepreneurs.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,702
Total Housing Units
1,811
Owner Occupied
1,222
Renter Occupied
480
Vacant
109
Median Home Value
$241,758
Average Home Value
$286,043
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,905 $65,378
Average Household
$71,646 $84,010
Per Capita
$32,049 $38,395
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
218
Total Employed
2,254
Workers 16+
2,029
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
47
Employed
469
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
382
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
19
Employed
295
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
19
Employed
295
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
22
Employed
285
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
280
Some
High School
338
Graduated
High School
841
Associates
Degree
343
Bachelor's
Degree
392
Graduate
Degree
180
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,277
Non-Resident Commuters
689
Drive Alone
1,505
Carpooled
343
Public
1
Work At Home
178
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
