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Lake Hughes

California · 544 residents · 10.62 sq mi
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Lake Hughes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $398,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
+5%since 2019
from 520 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 49 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
−16%since 2019
from 56.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
346494642789937201020202024Lake Hughes
2024888
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,064
−25%since 2019
from $46,938 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $335,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
28.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+36%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(71)
Asian5.4%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(210)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(384)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(126)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.5%(269)
Diversity Score
49
+23%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.5 min
−21%since 2019
from 60.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
63.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
35.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hughes, California?

Lake Hughes, California has about 544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hughes, California earns about $84,583 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 $398,400, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hughes, California?

About 25.0% 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 0.0% of people in Lake Hughes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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