Hudson Bend, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hudson Bend is a small community located in Texas, within Travis County. The total population is 4,127. It ranks as the 485th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hudson Bend is 52.8 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hudson Bend is $95,703. This is 22% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $678,400. Housing costs are 139% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hudson Bend is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.5% vs 5.5%).

Education

55.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hudson Bend in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hudson Bend, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.