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Hughes Springs

Texas · 1,575 residents · 2.493 sq mi
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Hughes Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 281 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,575
−15%since 2000
from 1,856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hughes Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,137
+37%since 2000
from $14,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing17.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,386)
Black19.9%(370)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(896)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,119)
Black15.6%(245)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(134)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score52.9%(833)
Diversity Score
53
+9%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes Springs, Texas?

Hughes Springs, Texas has about 1,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hughes Springs, Texas?

The typical household in Hughes Springs, Texas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughes Springs, Texas expensive?

In Hughes Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes Springs, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hughes Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughes Springs, Texas?

About 23.4% of people in Hughes Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes Springs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes Springs, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 362 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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