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Hughes

Alaska · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 3.039 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−49%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+50%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26446280981990201020202024Hughes
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,245
+89%since 2000
from $10,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+11%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance57.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical57.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
62.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
44.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(40)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
42.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−66.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
72.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
82.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2013
from 59.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
37.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 20.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2016
from 72.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes, Alaska?

Hughes, Alaska has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hughes, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hughes, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughes, Alaska?

About 15.0% of people in Hughes, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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