Hudson, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Stafford County, Kansas}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Hudson, Kansas |settlement_type = City

|image_skyline = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal =

|image_map = Stafford_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Hudson_Highlighted.svg |map_caption = Location within Stafford County and Kansas |image_map1 = Map of Stafford Co, Ks, USA.png |map_caption1 = KDOT map of Stafford County (legend)

|coordinates_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |coordinates = {{coord|38|06|18|N|98|39|38|W|region:US-KS_type:city|display=inline,title}} |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Kansas |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Stafford |subdivision_type3 = Township |subdivision_name3 =

|government_footnotes = |government_type = Mayor–Council |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name =

|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web |title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_20.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 24, 2020}}</ref> |area_total_sq_mi = 0.13 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.13 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |area_total_km2 = 0.32 |area_land_km2 = 0.32 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |unit_pref = Imperial

|elevation_footnotes = <ref name="GNIS"/> |elevation_ft = 1870

|timezone = CST |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 67545 |area_code_type = Area code |area_code = 620 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 20-33400 |blank1_name = GNIS ID |blank1_info = 2394439<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2394439}}</ref> |website = }}

'''Hudson''' is a city in Stafford County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 95.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Hudson, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2033400 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319110424/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2033400 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History== Hudson was originally called '''Rattlesnake''', and under the latter name was founded in the early 1880s. It was renamed '''Hudson''' about 1887.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA302 |title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society |publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant |author=Kansas State Historical Society |year=1916 |pages=302}}</ref> Hudson was incorporated as a city in 1908.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA878 |title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. |publisher=Standard Publishing Company |author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson |year=1912 |pages=878 |isbn=9780722249055}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 25, 2012}}</ref>

===Climate=== {{Weather box  | single line = Y | location = Hudson, Kansas (1991–2020)  | Jan high F =44.3 | Feb high F =48.5 | Mar high F =59.3 | Apr high F =68.8 | May high F =78.3 | Jun high F =88.8 | Jul high F =93.5 | Aug high F =91.3 | Sep high F =83.7 | Oct high F =71.2 | Nov high F =56.9 | Dec high F =45.4  | Jan mean F =32.4 | Feb mean F =35.9 | Mar mean F =45.8 | Apr mean F =55.3 | May mean F =65.5 | Jun mean F =76.0 | Jul mean F =80.6 | Aug mean F =78.6 | Sep mean F =70.6 | Oct mean F =57.8 | Nov mean F =44.4 | Dec mean F =34.2  | Jan low F =20.5 | Feb low F =23.3 | Mar low F =32.4 | Apr low F =41.8 | May low F =52.7 | Jun low F =63.2 | Jul low F =67.8 | Aug low F =65.9 | Sep low F =57.6 | Oct low F =44.3 | Nov low F =31.8 | Dec low F =23.0  | precipitation colour = green | Jan precipitation inch =0.82 | Feb precipitation inch =1.05 | Mar precipitation inch =1.96 | Apr precipitation inch =2.49 | May precipitation inch =4.64 | Jun precipitation inch =3.98 | Jul precipitation inch =4.00 | Aug precipitation inch =3.35 | Sep precipitation inch =1.94 | Oct precipitation inch =2.25 | Nov precipitation inch =1.21 | Dec precipitation inch =1.05  | Jan snow inch =5.1 | Feb snow inch =3.5 | Mar snow inch =3.0 | Apr snow inch =0.5 | May snow inch =0.0 | Jun snow inch =0.0 | Jul snow inch =0.0 | Aug snow inch =0.0 | Sep snow inch =0.0 | Oct snow inch =0.2 | Nov snow inch =1.6 | Dec snow inch =4.2  | source = NOAA<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/#dataset=normals-monthly&timeframe=30&station=USC00143847 |title=NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access |publisher=NOAA |access-date=2025-03-22 }}</ref> }}

==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1910= 253 |1920= 235 |1930= 197 |1940= 221 |1950= 194 |1960= 201 |1970= 181 |1980= 157 |1990= 159 |2000= 133 |2010= 129 |2020= 95 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} ===2020 census=== The 2020 United States census counted 95 people, 49 households, and 28 families in Hudson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 760.0 per square mile (293.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 464.0 per square mile (179.2/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 20.0% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Hudson%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=July 6, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 129 people, 58 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|992.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 66 housing units at an average density of {{convert|507.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 133 people, 59 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,000.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 68 housing units at an average density of {{convert|511.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.hudsoncream.com/history.html |website=Stafford County Flour Mills |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506060705/https://www.hudsoncream.com/history.html |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Their ''Hudson Cream Flour'' is very popular in West Virginia and nearby Appalachia regions,<ref>{{cite web |title=West Virginia loves Kansas town's flour |url=https://www.pratttribune.com/article/20080530/NEWS/305309907 |publisher=The Pratt Tribune |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506060904/https://www.pratttribune.com/article/20080530/NEWS/305309907 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |date=May 30, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> for example, it is a required biscuit ingredient for the ''Hudson Cream West Virginia Biscuit Bake Off'' contest in Marlinton, West Virginia.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 Autumn Harvest Festival |url=https://pccocwv.com/event/autumn-harvest-festival-2021/ |website=Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce |access-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506184430/https://pccocwv.com/event/autumn-harvest-festival-2021/ |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2019 Hudson Cream West Virginia Biscuit Bake Off Rules & Registration |url=https://pccocwv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-official-rules-and-registration25076.pdf |access-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506183825/https://pccocwv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-official-rules-and-registration25076.pdf |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Education== The community is served by St. John–Hudson USD 350 public school district.<ref>[https://www.usd350.com/ St. John-Hudson USD 350 public school district]</ref>

==See also== * Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Further reading== {{See also|Stafford County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Stafford County, Kansas}}

==External links== * [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260777 Hudson - Directory of Public Officials] * [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/hudson.PDF Hudson city map], KDOT

Category:Cities in Kansas Category:Cities in Stafford County, Kansas