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Hughes County

Oklahoma · 13,367 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 $38,020. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% 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 $74,200. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,367
−6%since 2000
from 14,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Hughes County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,020
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,621 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,839
+64%since 2000
from $12,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(8,073)
Black5.4%(728)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(755)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other28.3%(3,782)
Diversity Score68.7%(9,184)
Segregation Score19.1%(2,557)
Diversity Score
69
+225%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

Hughes County, Oklahoma has about 13,367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hughes County, Oklahoma earns about $38,020 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes County, Oklahoma?

About 14.8% 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 21.4% 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 344 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 4848Census Tract 4846Census Tract 4850Census Tract 4847Census Tract 4849
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 74848ZIP 74883ZIP 74570ZIP 74531ZIP 74839ZIP 74827ZIP 74850
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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