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.

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Location of Hudson on Massachusetts map.

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 : 12:32:52 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 1,672 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.39% (2010-2020)
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Hudson Center
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Geography

Hudson is located at 42°23'30"N 71°33'58"W (42.3917600, -71.5661800).

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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

Hudson zip code is 01749. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017

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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 Office

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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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