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Lake Hughes

California · 888 residents · 10.62 sq mi
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Lake Hughes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $515,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
888
+1%since 2023
from 875 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 82 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
−1%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
346494642789937201020202024Lake Hughes
2024888
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,516
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,224
−4%since 2023
from $32,611 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.214
−3%since 2023
from 0.220 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$515,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $519,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,031 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−4%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(688)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42%(368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(287)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(486)
Diversity Score
55
+30%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.0 min
+2%since 2023
from 45.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
51.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
35.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hughes, California?

Lake Hughes, California has about 888 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Hughes, California?

The typical household in Lake Hughes, California earns about $113,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Hughes, California expensive?

In Lake Hughes, California, the median home is worth about $515,100, and the typical rent is about $2,042 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hughes, California?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Hughes, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Hughes, California?

About 8.3% of people in Lake Hughes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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