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Hudson, Iowa, in Black Hawk county, is 8 miles SW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Waterloo - Cedar Falls metropolitan area. Hudson has a population of 2,117.
In Hudson, about 73% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Hudson. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there.
In 2000, Hudson had a median family income of $64,737. Hudson is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Hudson isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Hudson, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Hudson has higher property taxes than most places in Iowa, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Hudson, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Hudson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
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