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Hughes

Alaska · 77 residents · 3.039 sq mi
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Hughes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−1%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+26%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26446280981990201020202024Hughes
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,863
+56%since 2000
from $10,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
3.2%
−73.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hughes on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(1)
Black2.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(77)
Diversity Score9.1%(7)
Diversity Score
9
−85%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
63.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
89.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
88.9%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes, Alaska?

Hughes, Alaska has about 77 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughes, Alaska?

The typical household in Hughes, Alaska earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughes, Alaska expensive?

In Hughes, Alaska, the median home is worth about $80,000.

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 20.0% of people in Hughes, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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