Hudson, like most of the towns in the area, began as a small farming community and was often described as a 'suburb' of Nashua. But as Nashua grew, Hudson took on many of the same characteristics as its western neighbor and grew into an industrial and commercial center all its own.

Since 1960, Hudson's population has tripled. Retail development along Lowell Road rivals that of Nashua's Amherst Street district. Many things about Hudson suggest that as it adjusts to growth and solidifies its economic base, it will become a vibrant small city in its own right.

Incorporated:	1746

Community Contact:	Town of Hudson
	Paul Sharon, Town Administrator
	12 School Street
	Hudson, NH 03051

Telephone:	(603) 886-6024
Fax:	(603) 598-6481
E-mail:	psharon@seresc.net
Web Site:	www.ci.hudson.nh.us

City/Town Office Hours:	Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

County:	Hillsborough
Labor Market Area:	Nashua
Planning Commission:	Nashua Regional
Tourism Region:	Merrimack Valley

Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, Hudson's population grew by 17.4 percent to 22,928, adding 3,398 residents. It is the 10th largest community in New Hampshire, and had the 7th largest numeric population increase among the cities and towns. The median age is 35.4, with 28.2 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 7.9 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 8,034, with an average size of 2.83 persons. Of those, 6,261 are family households, with an average size of 3.17 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 8,165 total housing units.

Population Density, 2000: 803.6 persons per square mile of land area. Hudson contains 28.5 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.

Origin: Once a part of Nottingham, Massachusetts, the town was separated in 1741, and named Nottingham West. Owing to confusion with the town of Nottingham in the north, voters petitioned to have the town renamed in 1830. The name Hudson was chosen because of its position near the Merrimack River, once supposed to flow east from the Hudson River, creating the boundary line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

City/Town Office Hours:	M-F 8-4:30 pm

Type of Government	Selectmen
Annual Budget (2002)	$21,511,000
Planning Board	Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By	Planning Board
Zoning	1942/00
Master Plan	1996
Capital Improvement Plan	Yes
Public Library	Hills Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police Department		Full-time
Fire Department		Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating		4/9
Emergency Medical Service		Full Time

Nearest Hospital(s):	Southern NH Regional; St. Joseph's		In: Nashua
	Distance: 1 mile		Beds: 173; 135

TAXES

2001 Total Tax Rate			$25.41
2001 Equalization Ratio			0.67
2001 Full Value Tax Rate			$16.81

2001 Property Valuation:	Residential	72.4%
	Commercial	23.7%
	Other	3.9%

UTILITIES

Electric Supplier	PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier	EnergyNorth
Water Supplier	Hudson Water Department

Sanitation	Private septic
Municipal Treatment Plant	No
Curbside Trash Pickup	Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program	No

Telephone Company	Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access	Yes
Cable Television Access	Yes

HOUSING, 2000

Total Housing Units		8,165

Single-Family Units		5,497
	Building Permits Issued	42
Multi-Family Units		2,512
	Building Permits Issued	6
Manufactured Housing Units		156

Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing		$150,300
Median Gross Rent (monthly)		$799

DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census)

Total Population		Community			County
2000		22,928			380,841
1990		19,530			336,073
1980		14,022			276,608
1970		10,638			223,941

Population by Gender, 2000
	Male: 11,344		Female: 11,584

Population by Age Group, 2000
	Under age 5		1,704
	Age 5 to 19		5,231
	Age 20 to 34		4,342
	Age 35 to 54		7,948
	Age 55 to 64		1,894
	Age 65 and over		1,809

Median Age			35.4 years

Total Households: 8,039				Average Size: 2.83 persons
Total Families: 6,288				Average Size: 3.17 persons

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
	High school graduate or higher					89.7%
	Bachelor's degree or higher					25.9%

ANNUAL INCOME, 2000 (US Census)

Per capita income			$25,696
Median 4-person family income			$71,313
Median household income			$64,169

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
	Male	$46,198
	Female	$31,315

Families below the poverty level			1.2%

TRANSPORTATION

Road Access		Federal Routes
		State Routes		102, 111, 3A

Nearest Interstate, Exit			I-93, Exit 3
	Distance		9 miles

Railroad			No
Public Transportation			No

Nearest Airport			Nashua
	Runway		5,501 feet
	Lighted?		Yes
	Navigational Aids?		Yes

Nearest Commercial Airport			Manchester
	Distance		16 miles

DISTANCE TO

Manchester, NH	22 miles
Portland, ME	100 miles
Boston, MA	36 miles
New York City, NY	229 miles
Montreal, Quebec	278 miles

LARGEST EMPLOYERS	PRODUCT/SERVICE	EMPLOYEES	ESTABLISHED
Benchmark Electronics	Electronic equipment	920
Sanders, a Lockheed Martin Co.	Signal analysis & jamming technology	678
Hudson School District	Education	467
APW Enclosures	Sheet metal fabrication & integration	300
Lowell Shoe, Inc.	Footwear	240
Presstek	Printing, imaging technology	230
The Telegraph	Daily newspaper	211
Vectron Technologies	Noise filter components	200
Hudson Mills	Apparel, furniture, upholstery

LABOR FORCE

Annual Average	1990	2001
Civilian labor force	12,638	13,518
Employed	11,868	12,878
Unemployed	770	640
Unemployment rate	6.1%	4.7%

COMMUTING TO WORK, 2000

Workers 16 years and over	(US Census)
Drove alone, car/truck/van	87.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van	7.6%
Public transportation	0.3%
Walked	0.8%
Other means	0.5%
Worked at home	3.1%

Mean Travel Time to Work	27.6 minutes

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES

		1991	2000
Manufacturing Industries
	Average Employment	4,391	5,855
	Average Weekly Wage	$644	$864

Non-Manufacturing Industries
	Average Employment	3,190	4,886
	Average Weekly Wage	$409	$577

Total Private Industry
	Average Employment	7,582	10,741
	Average Weekly Wage	$545	$734

Government
	Average Employment	637	725
	Average Weekly Wage	$501	$624

Total, Private plus Government
	Average Employment	8,219	11,466
	Average Weekly Wage	$542	$727

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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

X	Municipal Parks
	YMCA/YWCA
	Boys Club/Girls Club
X	Golf Courses
	Swimming: Indoor Facility
X	Swimming: Outdoor Facility
	Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility
X	Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
	Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
	Bowling Facilities
	Museums
	Cinemas
	Performing Arts Facilities
X	Tourist Attractions
X	Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X	Youth Sports: Baseball
X	Youth Sports: Soccer
X	Youth Sports: Football
X	Youth Sports: Basketball
	Youth Sports: Hockey
	Campgrounds
X	Fishing/Hunting
X	Boating/Marinas
X	Snowmobile Trails
X	Bicycle Trails
X	Cross Country Skiing

	Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre

	Other: Musquash Conservation Land

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