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Hughson

California · 7,481 residents · 1.906 sq mi
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Hughson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,231. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $340,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,481
+88%since 2000
from 3,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,925 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 2,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+16%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Hughson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,231
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,750
+140%since 2000
from $13,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,763
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(3,587)
Black0.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino45%(3,367)
Asian1.4%(108)
Other1.1%(82)
Diversity Score66.5%(4,976)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughson, California?

Hughson, California has about 7,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughson, California?

The typical household in Hughson, California earns about $83,231 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 $340,200, and the typical rent is about $1,763 a month.

How educated are people in Hughson, California?

About 21.7% 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 8.8% 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 4,222 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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