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Hughson

California · 8,051 residents (2025 est.) · 1.906 sq mi
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Hughson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,557. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $511,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,648
+92%since 2000
from 3,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,013 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+28%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,051 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Hughson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,557
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,152
+202%since 2000
from $13,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+7%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$511,200
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,748
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+95%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(2,244)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(1,545)
Asian1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(2,478)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47%(3,596)
Black2.5%(193)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(3,589)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other3.3%(253)
Diversity Score69.6%(5,325)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2016
from 73.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2016
from 18.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughson, California?

Hughson, California has about 7,648 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughson, California?

The typical household in Hughson, California earns about $91,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughson, California expensive?

In Hughson, California, the median home is worth about $511,200, and the typical rent is about $1,748 a month.

How educated are people in Hughson, California?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hughson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughson, California?

About 13.9% of people in Hughson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,389 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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