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Hughesville

Maryland · 2,438 residents · 11.151 sq mi
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Hughesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,348. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $477,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,438
+59%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hughesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,348
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,056
+98%since 2000
from $29,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+83%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(1,336)
Black30.9%(754)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(100)
Asian2.3%(56)
Other2.6%(64)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,693)
Diversity Score
69
+93%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 41.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughesville, Maryland?

Hughesville, Maryland has about 2,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Hughesville, Maryland earns about $123,348 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 $477,000.

How educated are people in Hughesville, Maryland?

About 29.9% 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 1.1% 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 1,076 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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