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Hughestown

Pennsylvania · 1,329 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Hughestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,714. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $121,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
−14%since 2000
from 1,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hughestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,714
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,302
+64%since 2000
from $20,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,529)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,229)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(33)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other7.2%(96)
Diversity Score25.6%(340)
Diversity Score
26
+3832%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+122%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughestown, Pennsylvania?

Hughestown, Pennsylvania has about 1,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hughestown, Pennsylvania earns about $70,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hughestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $121,800, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Hughestown, Pennsylvania?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hughestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughestown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Hughestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughestown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughestown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 405 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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