Total Population
3,719
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
35.900
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
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
1,643
Total Housing Units
1,742
Owner Occupied
1,135
Renter Occupied
508
Vacant
99
Median Home Value
$231,623
Average Home Value
$279,879
Income Projection
Median Household
$56,701 $63,727
Average Household
$73,894 $83,424
Per Capita
$32,657 $37,395
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
Workforce
Total Businesses
218
Total Employed
2,562
Workers 16+
1,981
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
49
Employed
455
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
452
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
408
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
20
Employed
297
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
25
Employed
252
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
18
Employed
249
Some
High School
302
Graduated
High School
655
Associates
Degree
364
Bachelor's
Degree
436
Graduate
Degree
238
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
1,136
Non-Resident Commuters
796
Drive Alone
1,400
Carpooled
431
Public
1
Work At Home
149
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
