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Lake Hughes

California · 649 residents · 10.62 sq mi
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Lake Hughes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,500. Population has declined 5% since 2011. Median home value is $346,700. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
−5%vs 2011
vs 680 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 64 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+17%vs 2011
vs 40.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,823 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,563
+15%vs 2011
vs $24,742 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.428 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $241,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $619 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.9% in 2011
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+48%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(426)
Black2.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(60)
Diversity Score66.6%(453)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(503)
Black2.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino16%(104)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other7.5%(48)
Diversity Score52.6%(341)
Diversity Score
53
−21%vs 2011
vs 67 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 31.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
48.2%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
47.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hughes, California?

Lake Hughes, California has about 649 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hughes, California earns about $51,500 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 $346,700, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hughes, California?

About 38.7% 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 16.5% of people in Lake Hughes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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