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Hughes

Alaska · 85 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 $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
+9%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+26%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26446280981990201020202024Hughes
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$12,993
+27%since 2000
from $10,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
10
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(85)
Diversity Score15.5%(13)
Diversity Score
16
−75%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.0 min
−31%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
86.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2013
from 59.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes, Alaska?

Hughes, Alaska has about 85 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughes, Alaska?

The typical household in Hughes, Alaska earns about $23,125 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 $58,800.

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 32.1% 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 25 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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