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Hughesville

Pennsylvania · 2,154 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Hughesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
2,154
−3%since 2000
from 2,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,340 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Hughesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,390
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,818
+71%since 2000
from $16,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−7%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,178)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,007)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other2.8%(60)
Diversity Score13.2%(283)
Diversity Score
13
+431%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughesville, Pennsylvania?

Hughesville, Pennsylvania has about 2,154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hughesville, Pennsylvania earns about $57,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughesville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hughesville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $150,300, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Hughesville, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hughesville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughesville, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of people in Hughesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughesville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughesville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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