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Hughson

California · 6,640 residents · 1.906 sq mi
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Hughson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,977. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 14% 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 $264,100. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,640
+67%since 2000
from 3,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,484 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+7%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Hughson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,977
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,646
+37%since 2000
from $13,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,100
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+85%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(3,429)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(2,871)
Asian1.4%(93)
Other2.1%(141)
Diversity Score67.1%(4,455)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughson, California?

Hughson, California has about 6,640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughson, California?

The typical household in Hughson, California earns about $49,977 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 $264,100, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Hughson, California?

About 14.4% 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 13.4% 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 3,381 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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