Hughes is a city located in St. Francis County Arkansas. Hughes has a 2024 population of 972. Hughes is currently declining at a rate of -2.02% annually and its population has decreased by -7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,051 in 2020.
The average household income in Hughes is $40,217 with a poverty rate of 43.1%. The median age in Hughes is 32.6 years: 29.3 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hughes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 615 | 58.52% |
| White | 327 | 31.11% |
| Other race | 61 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 421 | 2.5 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.05 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Female | 122 | 4.92 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 75 | 2.44 | 96 | 4 |
| Male | 15 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 11.88% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 1.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 261 | 37.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 8.7% |
| Some College | 192 | 27.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 379 | 273 | 45 |
| White | 245 | 217 | 14 |
| Other Race | 51 | 43 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 11.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,848 | $24,470 | $32,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,365 | $25,625 | $29,519 |
| Some College | $27,692 | $0 | $24,813 |
$28,365
Average Earnings
$25,625
Average Male
$29,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Hughes residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 615 | 311 | 50.57% |
| White | 327 | 142 | 43.43% |
43.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.78%
Male Poverty Rate
49.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hughes is Black, with 50.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hughes is White, with 43.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.79% |
| High School | 45.98% |
| Some College | 32.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.43% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,182 | $58,425 |
| Households | $26,250 | $40,217 |
| Married Families | $72,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,087 | $19,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 19.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.97%
Born in Hughes
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Hughes residents were born in the United States, with 80.97% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 874 | -19 | -2.13% |
| 2028 | 893 | -20 | -2.19% |
| 2027 | 913 | -20 | -2.14% |
| 2026 | 933 | -19 | -2% |
| 2025 | 952 | -20 | -2.06% |
| 2024 | 972 | -20 | -2.02% |
| 2023 | 992 | -20 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 1,012 | -21 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 1,033 | -18 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 1,051 | -167 | -13.71% |
| 2019 | 1,218 | -29 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 1,247 | -31 | -2.43% |
| 2017 | 1,278 | -23 | -1.77% |
| 2016 | 1,301 | -21 | -1.59% |
| 2015 | 1,322 | -29 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 1,351 | -28 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 1,379 | -36 | -2.54% |
| 2012 | 1,415 | -10 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,425 | -15 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 1,440 | 0 | 0% |