Hudson, NY
Leans Democratic — 61K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 82.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 6.3% |
▶Black / African American(10) | 3.6% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(7) | 0.5% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.3% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 11.4% | 45.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 7.5% | 29.5% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3.3% | 13.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Black Protestant | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Non-religious | 74.7% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+14.6 |
| 2020 | Biden+16.7 |
| 2016 | Clinton+4.9 |
| 2012 | Obama+13.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+13.4 |
| 2004 | Kerry+4.7 |
| 2000 | Gore+1.2 |
| 1996 | Clinton+9.4 |
| 1992 | Bush+0.7 |
Hudson, NY is a metro area that has a population of 61,100. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+14.6. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.8% | 42.3% | D+14.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2020 | 57.4% | 40.7% | D+16.7 | D+11.7 |
| 2016 | 49.5% | 44.5% | D+4.9 | R+8.8 |
| 2012 | 55.7% | 42.0% | D+13.7 | D+0.3 |
| 2008 | 55.9% | 42.4% | D+13.4 | D+8.7 |
| 2004 | 51.2% | 46.5% | D+4.7 | D+3.6 |
| 2000 | 47.0% | 45.8% | D+1.2 | R+8.3 |
| 1996 | 47.1% | 37.7% | D+9.4 | D+10.1 |
| 1992 | 39.1% | 39.8% | R+0.7 | D+12.4 |
| 1988 | 43.0% | 56.1% | R+13.1 | D+22.2 |
| 1984 | 32.1% | 67.5% | R+35.3 | R+18.4 |
| 1980 | 36.2% | 53.1% | R+16.9 | D+3.2 |
| 1976 | 39.6% | 59.7% | R+20.2 | D+20.6 |
| 1972 | 29.5% | 70.3% | R+40.8 | R+13.3 |
| 1968 | 32.6% | 60.0% | R+27.4 | R+50.8 |
| 1964 | 61.6% | 38.3% | D+23.3 | D+52.3 |
| 1960 | 35.5% | 64.4% | R+29.0 | D+29.4 |
| 1956 | 20.8% | 79.2% | R+58.3 | R+8.6 |
| 1952 | 24.4% | 74.1% | R+49.8 | R+13.9 |
| 1948 | 30.1% | 65.9% | R+35.8 | — |
What defines Hudson, NY?
Hudson, NY voted solidly Democratic in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Hudson, NY
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 61K | D+14.6 | 20,396 | 15,168 | 35,897 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Closest recent contest: 2016 at just 4.9 points
Who Lives Here
| Group | Hudson, NY | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 82.4% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(16) | 6.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.3% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(10) | 3.6% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 2.2% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(7) | 0.5% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +27.7pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.4% | 45.2% | — | — | |
| 7.5% | 29.5% | — | — | |
| 3.3% | 13.0% | — | — | |
| 2.6% | 10.2% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 3.6% | — | — |
| 0.4% | 1.6% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 74.7% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Hudson, NY metro area? 61,100 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 6pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+8 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Hudson, NY
How competitive is Hudson, NY?
Do voters in Hudson, NY split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+14.6 | D+21.0 | 6.5pp |