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Hudson, North Carolina
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Location of Hudson, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,776 |
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3,709 |
| • Density | 993.84/sq mi (383.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28638
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-32980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0987211 |
Hudson is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,776 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Overview
Hudson is a picturesque small town in the foothills of Western North Carolina. It was once known for its furniture industry but as of late for its international businesses such as Shurtape, Beocare and Outdura. According to its most recent census, Hudson has a population of approximately 3800 people but during the day, this swells to over 11,000 due to those who work in town and those who attend school at Caldwell Community College and other surrounding schools. Google recently located a server facility very close to the town as well.
Hudson's landmarks are the "HUB" (the Hudson Uptown Building, the former Hudson Elementary school where locals can gather for special events), the Gold Mine Fine Jewelry & Gifts, the Hudson Library, the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department, the Hudson Post Office, the Hudson Optimist Club, Hudson American Legion, Donna's Cafe, Vintage Cafe, Yesteryear Antiques and Hudson Primary Care.
The town boasts two parks—Redwood Park features a beautiful playground with children's slides/activities, a swimming pool and several ballfields. The Hickman Windmill & Depot Museum Park features the Historic Hudson Depot and Red Caboose as well as a 100-year-old windmill. Music is often performed in the park, most notably Pickin' in the Park during summer months. On clear days, Hudson offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Grandfather Mountain. These views can be seen over Hudson Middle School directly off the US Highway 321 Hudson exit. Hudson also hosts Caldwell County's oldest continuous event (nearly 60 years), The Butterfly Festival which is held the first Saturday every May with attendance of between 8000-10000 people.
New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon attended first through eighth grades at Hudson School in the historic building now known as the HUB. Activities of note in Hudson include the annual Butterfly Festival which is held in May, Pickin' in the Park, and the Fourth of July Kiddie Car Parade. The HUB has been the site of a popular, successful, critically acclaimed dinner theatre since 2003.
History
The Hudson Cotton Manufacturing Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Geography
Hudson is located in southern Caldwell County at 35°50′44″N 81°29′25″W / 35.84556°N 81.49028°W (35.845476, -81.490337). It is bordered to the north by Lenoir, the county seat, and to the south by the town of Sawmills. U.S. Route 321, a four-lane highway, runs along the eastern edge of the town, leading northwest into Lenoir and southeast 11 miles (18 km) to Hickory. US 321 Alternate runs through the center of town as Main Street.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Hudson has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.7 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 411 | — | |
| 1920 | 403 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 650 | 61.3% | |
| 1940 | 748 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 922 | 23.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,536 | 66.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,820 | 83.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,888 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,819 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,078 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,776 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,780 | 0.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,305 | 87.43% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 63 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.42% |
| Other/Mixed | 126 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 | 7.04% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,780 people, 1,527 households, and 1,048 families residing in the town.
Education
High schools
- Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
- Caldwell Early College High School
- South Caldwell High School
Middle school
- Hudson Middle School
Elementary school
- Hudson Elementary School
Private school
- Heritage Christian School
Higher education
- Appalachian Center at Caldwell (located on Hudson Campus of CCC&TI)
- Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Notable people
- Madison Bumgarner, MLB pitcher, 3x World Series Champion and 2014 World Series MVP
- Jan Karon, New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Mitford series of novels
- Bob McCreary, former NFL player and furniture business entrepreneur
See also
In Spanish: Hudson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
