Hudson is a small New England town on the east bank of the Merrimack river covering about 29 square miles and home to about 25,000 people. No longer considered a bedroom community to Nashua, Hudson is on the east bank of the Merrimack River. Despite its lack of railroad facilities, Hudson has developed into a small industrial and commercial center in its own right thanks in part to its proximity to critical highways: the F. E. Everett Turnpike on the west and Interstate 93 on the east. Hudson folks are, with some exceptions, friendly and forthcoming. Town meetings are always interesting, and even meetings of the Board of Selectmen, which are televised throughout the town, often provide great amusement to onlookers.

A town of about 25,000 residents and 29 square miles, Hudson offers quiet open spaces and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Two golf courses, the Robinson Pond recreation area and a number of town facilities are available for members of the community.

Hudson offers a wide variety of housing in both suburban and rural environments.

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