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
30th
Median Household Income $51,581 -31.4% #2,687 / 3,222
17th
Median Age 38.8 years -0.3% #2,431 / 3,222
25th
Median Home Value $102,000 -63.8% #2,956 / 3,222
8th
Median Gross Rent $660 -43.3% #2,905 / 3,222
10th
Poverty Rate 20.2% +60.4% #2,691 / 3,222
16th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$51,581 −31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,687 of 3,222
17th percentile
Per Capita Income
$21,673 −47.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,100 of 3,222
4th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.2% +60.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,691 of 3,222
16th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,977 of 3,222
39th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0% −52.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,667 of 3,222
17th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.4 min −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,393 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$102,000 −63.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,956 of 3,222
8th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$660 −43.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,905 of 3,222
10th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.1% +15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,691 of 3,222
48th percentile
74.1% Homeownership

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Health

85.6% of residents in Hughes County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.

85.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.6% −6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,828 of 3,222
12th percentile

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.