Hughes County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,389 | — | #2,263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,581 | -31.4% | #2,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $102,000 | -63.8% | #2,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | -43.3% | #2,905 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.4% | #2,691 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hughes County has a population of 13,389, making it the #2,263 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hughes County is $51,581, ranking #2,687 out of 3,222 counties — 31.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Hughes County is $102,000 (-63.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $660/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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85.6% of residents in Hughes County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.
About Hughes County, Oklahoma
Hughes County, Oklahoma has a total population of 13,389, making it the 2,263rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hughes County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hughes County is $51,581, which ranks #2,687 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Hughes County is $102,000, 63.8% below the national median. Renters in Hughes County pay a median gross rent of $660 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hughes County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Hughes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (19.7%) and Two or More Races (7.0%).
All data for Hughes County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.