Hudson, Massachusetts
Hudson: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Hudson is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,063 and a population density of 1,616 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,732 inhabitants.
The town was created 325 years ago in 1698.
Hudson is a town located in central Massachusetts in Middlesex County. As of 2020, the town had a population of 19,732 residents.
Some key facts about Hudson, MA:
- Hudson was first settled in 1656 and officially incorporated in 1866. It is named after the nearby Assabet River, which early explorers mistook for the Hudson River.
- The economy of Hudson is centered around education, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Top employers include Candlelite Farms, Digital Credit Union, and Hudson Public Schools.
- Hudson High School is known for strong academics and athletics. The Hudson Raiders have particularly excellent football and hockey programs.
- Popular attractions in Hudson include the Terrill House Bed & Breakfast, the Silvy Farm, and various parks such as Callahan State Park.
- The Assabet River Rail Trail runs through Hudson, providing over 5 miles of scenic walking and biking trails.
- Hudson holds an annual Founder's Day celebration each September that includes a community pancake breakfast, road race, and parade.
- The town uses an open town meeting style of government led by a 5-member Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator.
With a vibrant downtown, highly-ranked school system, and abundant parks and recreation, Hudson offers small-town New England charm just 30 miles outside of Boston.
Quick Facts about Hudson
Population : | 19,732 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
County : | Middlesex County |
Postal code : | 01749 |
Area : | 11.8 km2 |
Altitude : | 262 feet / 80 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1699 (325 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 18:10:06 (6th December 2024) |
Density : | 1,672 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 3.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hudson is located at 42°23'30"N 71°33'58"W (42.3917600, -71.5661800).
Hudson map
- Official Website
Official website of Hudson
Demographics
The population of Hudson increased by 3.39% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 19,063 | - | census |
2011 | 19,327 | 1.37% | estimation process |
2012 | 19,506 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2013 | 19,654 | 0.75% | estimation process |
2014 | 19,779 | 0.63% | estimation process |
2015 | 19,857 | 0.39% | estimation process |
2016 | 19,890 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2017 | 19,918 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2018 | 19,900 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2019 | 19,864 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2020 | 19,732 | -0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Hudson (14)
People born in Hudson, including physicist William David Coolidge, politician and lawyer Burton Kendall Wheeler, politician in Massachusetts, US Paul Cellucci, .
List
- Evan Markopoulos (Greek wrestler) he was born in 13/03/1994
- George Jacobs (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Johnny Gilroy (American football player and coach (1896-1952)) he was born in 05/03/1896
- Kevin Figueiredo (American musician) he was born in 12/01/1977
- Tina Cardinale (American ice hockey player) she was born in 20/10/1966
- Tony Frias (Footballer) he was born in 16/11/1979
- William B. Rice (American industrialist) he was born in 01/04/1840
- Pete Manning (American-football player (1937-)) he was born in 11/08/1937
- Matt Burke (American football coach) he was born in 25/03/1976
- Maddie Evangelous (American ice hockey forward) she was born in 25/12/1995
- Robert E. Hemenway (faculty member at Illinois State University) he was born in 31/10/1927
Schools in Hudson
College & universities near Hudson, MA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
164535 | Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
445647 | Spa Tech Institute-Westboro | Westborough (MA) | 01581 |
165866 | Framingham State University | Framingham (MA) | 01701-9101 |
443678 | Empire Beauty School-Framingham | Framingham (MA) | 01702 |
165635 | National Aviation Academy of New England | Concord (MA) | 01742 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hudson, MA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Hudson
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Hudson Post Office | Hudson (MA) | 01749 |
Marlborough Post Office | Marlborough (MA) | 01752 |
Berlin Post Office | Berlin (MA) | 01503 |
Stow Post Office | Stow (MA) | 01775 |
Bolton Post Office | Bolton (MA) | 01740 |
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- Hudson , Wyoming town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 443 people.
- Hudson , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 356 people.
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Hudson distances to largest Massachusetts cities