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Hughes

Arkansas · 1,056 residents · 2.263 sq mi
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Hughes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,594. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 811 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 40.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,056
−43%since 2000
from 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+25%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7881K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hughes
2024886
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,594
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,543
+65%since 2000
from $10,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$45,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
58.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(549)
Black67.8%(1,265)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian1.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(1,046)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19%(201)
Black76.7%(810)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42%(443)
Diversity Score
42
−25%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes, Arkansas?

Hughes, Arkansas has about 1,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughes, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hughes, Arkansas earns about $18,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughes, Arkansas expensive?

In Hughes, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes, Arkansas?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hughes, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughes, Arkansas?

About 40.5% of people in Hughes, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 724 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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