Town of Hudson Stephen A. Malizia, Town Administrator 12 School Street Hudson, NH 03051
Telephone
886-6024
Fax
(603) 598-6481
E-mail
smalizia@seresc.net
Web Site
www.ci.hudson.nh.us
Municipal Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
County
Hillsborough
Tourism Region
Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission
Nashua Regional
Regional Development
Gateway Industrial Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 4
State Senate
District 14
State Representative
District 66
Incorporated: 1746
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.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,064 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Hudson had the seventh highest numeric population increase over the last five decades, increasing by a total of 18,745 residents between 1950's population of 4,183 and 2000's population of 22,928 residents. Decennial growth rates were well above the statewide average, ranging from a 17 percent increase between 1990-2000 to an 81 percent increase between 1960-1970. The 2003 Census estimate for Hudson was 23,839 residents, which ranked tenth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 811.5 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.
Villages and Place Names: Hudson Center, Potash Corner
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government
Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget
$22,741,983
Zoning Ordinance
1942/04
Master Plan
2001
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
Appointed:
Planning Board; Conservation Commission
Public Library
Hills Memorial
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
4/9
Emergency Medical Service
Municipal
Nearest Hospital(s):
Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua
Distance: 1 mile
Staffed Beds:178; 135
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier
KeySpan
Water Supplier
Hudson Water Department
Sanitation
Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Voluntary
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes
PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000)
$19.18
2003 Equalization Ratio
81.7
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000)
$15.52
2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
77.7%
Commercial Land and Buildings
19.0%
Other Property including Utilities
3.3%
HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units
8,331
2002 Single-Family Units
6,228
Building Permits Issued
112
2002 Multi-Family Units
1,954
Building Permits Issued
6
2002 Manufactured Housing Units
149
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2003
23,839
394,663
2000
22,928
380,841
1990
19,530
336,073
1980
14,022
276,608
1970
10,638
223,941
Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
11,344
Female
11,584
Population by Age Group
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
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
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%
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1993
2003
Civilian Labor Force
12,201
13,837
Employed
11,296
13,027
Unemployed
905
810
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
5.9%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
1993
2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
5,288
4,427
Average Weekly Wage
$712
$1,074
Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
3,728
4,813
Average Weekly Wage
$400
$603
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
9,015
9,240
Average Weekly Wage
$583
$829
Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
623
805
Average Weekly Wage
$556
$709
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
9,638
10,045
Average Weekly Wage
$581
$819
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend:
Hudson operates grades 1-12
District: SAU 81
Career Technology Center(s):
Nashua, Alvirne & Milford High Schools
Region: 16
Educational Facilities
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
4
1
1
1
Grade Levels
P 1-5
6-8
9-12
K-8
Total Enrollment
1,623
1,140
1,334
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:30
Total Capacity:1,103
Nearest Community/Technical College:Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Daniel Webster; Rivier
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Benchmark Electronics
Electronic equipment
920
BAE Systems
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
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
Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
22 miles
Portland, ME
100 miles
Boston, MA
36 miles
New York City, NY
229 miles
Montreal, Quebec
278 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
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
Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
22%
Commuting to another NH community
44%
Commuting out-of-state
34%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
X
Tourists 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
X
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
Other: Musquash Conservation Land
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