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Hughesville

Maryland · 2,098 residents · 11.151 sq mi
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Hughesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $489,100. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,098
+36%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+46%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hughesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,697 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,039
+74%since 2000
from $29,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+5%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information0.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+118%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,253)
Black13%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian2.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(1,269)
Black29.8%(626)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(152)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.2%(46)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,415)
Diversity Score
67
+87%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughesville, Maryland?

Hughesville, Maryland has about 2,098 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Hughesville, Maryland earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughesville, Maryland expensive?

In Hughesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $489,100.

How educated are people in Hughesville, Maryland?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hughesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughesville, Maryland?

About 1.7% of people in Hughesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 736 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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