Hughes County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Hughes County has a population of 13,389 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #2,263 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.2%. The median home value is $102,000, and the median household income is $51,581, which is 31% below the national median.
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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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Hughes County, 16.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.5% below the national average, ranking #2,667 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hughes County is 69.4 years. 26.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.4% of adults in Hughes County smoke , 47.6% are obese , and 15.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.5 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hughes County is 15.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 34.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 45.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
30.1% of children in Hughes County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 50.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hughes County is 48.9%. The mean commute time is 27.4 min, which is 0.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hughes County voted Republican with a margin of 62.6%. The vote was 17.8% Dem / 80.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.7 toward Republicans .
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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.