Hudson, Kansas

Hudson, Kansas
City
Location within Stafford County and Kansas
KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°06′18″N98°39′38″W / 38.10500°N 98.66056°W / 38.10500; -98.66056 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Stafford
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1905
Government
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area [2]
• Total	0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
• Land	0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,870 ft (570 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	95
• Density	730/sq mi (300/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67545
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-33400
GNIS ID	2394439 [1]

Hudson is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 95. ^[3]

History

Hudson was originally called Rattlesnake, and under the latter name was founded in the early 1880s. It was renamed Hudson about 1887. ^[4] Hudson was incorporated as a city in 1908. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km²), all of it land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	253		—
1920	235		−7.1%
1930	197		−16.2%
1940	221		12.2%
1950	194		−12.2%
1960	201		3.6%
1970	181		−10.0%
1980	157		−13.3%
1990	159		1.3%
2000	133		−16.4%
2010	129		−3.0%
2020	95		−26.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 95 people, 49 households, and 28 families in Hudson. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 760.0 per square mile (293.4/km²). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 464.0 per square mile (179.2/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 96.84% (92) white or European American (96.84% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.05% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.11% (2) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[11]

Of the 49 households, 14.3% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 18.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.8% of households consisted of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[8] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.3. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 20.0% of the population. ^[13]

12.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.4 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,190) and the median family income was $61,250 (+/- $18,303). ^[14] Males had a median income of $42,813 (+/- $7,650) versus $21,023 (+/- $2,207) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,167 (+/- $15,749). ^[15] Approximately, 3.1% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2010, there were 129 people, 58 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.3 inhabitants per square mile (383.1/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 507.7 per square mile (196.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 133 people, 59 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,000.3 inhabitants per square mile (386.2/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 511.4 per square mile (197.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,500, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,730. There were 10.3% of families and 16.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.5% of under eighteens and 8.3% of those over 64.

Economy

Stafford County Flour Mills is the primary employer of the community. In addition to making their own brand of Hudson Cream Flour, they also produce some varieties of flour for Kemach, King Arthur , Kroger brands too. ^[20] Their Hudson Cream Flour is very popular in West Virginia and nearby Appalachia regions, ^[21] for example, it is a required biscuit ingredient for the Hudson Cream West Virginia Biscuit Bake Off contest in Marlinton, West Virginia. ^{[22] [23]}

Education

The community is served by St. John–Hudson USD 350 public school district. ^[24]

See also

• Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hudson, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Hudson, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 302.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 878. ISBN   9780722249055.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
9. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
20. "History". Stafford County Flour Mills. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021.
21. "West Virginia loves Kansas town's flour". The Pratt Tribune. May 30, 2008. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021.
22. "2021 Autumn Harvest Festival". Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
23. "2019 Hudson Cream West Virginia Biscuit Bake Off Rules & Registration" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
24. St. John-Hudson USD 350 public school district

Further reading

See also: List of books about Stafford County, Kansas

External links

• Hudson - Directory of Public Officials
• Hudson city map, KDOT