Hughes Springs is a city located in Cass County Texas. Hughes Springs has a 2024 population of 1,539. Hughes Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,573 in 2020.
The average household income in Hughes Springs is $54,909 with a poverty rate of 25.41%. The median age in Hughes Springs is 35 years: 37.1 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hughes Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,227 | 73.21% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 14.08% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 9.31% |
| Other race | 57 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 729 | 2.19 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 267 | 2.76 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.2 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 179 | 2.69 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 36 | 2.17 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 8.01% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 30.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 3.55% |
| Some College | 336 | 30.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 778 | 678 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 123 | 6 |
| Black | 134 | 130 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 77 | 9 |
| Other Race | 54 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,227 | $0 | $53,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,182 | $38,984 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,111 | $39,583 | $35,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,679 | $35,417 | $48,125 |
| Overall | $38,287 | $46,849 | $31,379 |
| Some College | $32,138 | $52,750 | $23,214 |
$38,287
Average Earnings
$46,849
Average Male
$31,379
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.99% of Hughes Springs residents speak only English, while 6.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 155 | 13.8% |
| Multiple | 156 | 121 | 77.56% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 121 | 69.54% |
| Black | 236 | 101 | 42.8% |
| Other | 38 | 25 | 65.79% |
25.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.29%
Male Poverty Rate
27.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hughes Springs is Multiple, with 77.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hughes Springs is White, with 13.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27% |
| High School | 20.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 14.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,958 | $57,622 |
| Households | $50,924 | $54,909 |
| Married Families | $77,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,875 | $42,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 11.65% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 11.72% |
| Other Race | 15 | 26.32% |
| Black | 11 | 7.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
1%
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
77.15%
Born in Hughes Springs
94.21%
Native Born
5.79%
Foreign Born
5.61%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
94.21% of Hughes Springs residents were born in the United States, with 77.15% having been born in Texas. 5.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,498 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 1,506 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 1,514 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 1,523 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 1,531 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 1,539 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 1,548 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,551 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 1,561 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 1,573 | -116 | -6.87% |
| 2019 | 1,689 | -26 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 1,715 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,720 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 1,728 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,739 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 1,737 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,736 | 17 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 1,719 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 1,734 | -19 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 1,753 | 0 | 0% |