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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Hughes County

Oklahoma · 13,023 residents · 804.473 sq mi
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Hughes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,168. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,023
−8%vs 2000
vs 14,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
+4%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$15,168
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,621 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,849
−30%vs 2000
vs $12,687 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$245
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $309 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
22.9% rent
1.3
−21%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(10,164)
Black4.5%(632)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(353)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(2,993)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(10,420)
Black2.5%(325)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(81)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other17.4%(2,266)
Diversity Score42.1%(5,488)
42
+99%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.7%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

Hughes County, Oklahoma has about 13,023 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hughes County, Oklahoma earns about $15,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughes County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hughes County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $20,400, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hughes County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

About 26.9% of people in Hughes County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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