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Hughes County

Oklahoma · 14,154 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 $22,621. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $38,500. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,154
+9%since 1990
from 13,023 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
−3%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,621
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,168 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,687
+43%since 1990
from $8,849 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.7
+27%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(10,420)
Black2.5%(325)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(81)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score42.1%(5,488)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(10,164)
Black4.5%(632)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(353)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score21.1%(2,993)
21
−50%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,154 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hughes County, Oklahoma earns about $22,621 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 $38,500, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

About 9.7% 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 21.9% of people in Hughes County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,131 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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