Hudson, Michigan
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| Hudson, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| - Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,499 |
| - Density | 1,155.4/sq mi (446.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49247 |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-39720[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628761[2] |
Hudson is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,499 at the 2000 census. The city is located within Hudson Township, but is politically independent.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²) of it is land and 0.46% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,499 people, 929 households, and 651 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,155.4 per square mile (446.7/km²). There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 471.1/sq mi (182.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.28% White, 0.32% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.84% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.
There were 929 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,122, and the median income for a family was $43,011. Males had a median income of $32,946 versus $23,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,340. About 4.9% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Economy
Early in the 20th Century, Hudson was home to steam car maker Hudson.
[edit] Media
[edit] Newspaper
| Hudson Post-Gazette |
| Bi-County Herald |
[edit] Radio
| WBZV 102.5FM |
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Major highways
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M-34 runs through downtown Hudson as Main Street. |
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US 127 intersects M-34 on the western border. |
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Lenawee County government site
- The Daily Telegram
- Complete text of History of Lenawee County published in 1909 by the Western Historical Society
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