Hughes County, Oklahoma's estimated 2024 population is 13,438 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hughes County, Oklahoma is the 50th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 14,027 and has seen a growth of -4.2% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,448 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 13,446 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 13,444 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 13,442 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 13,440 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 13,438 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 13,436 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 13,434 | 33 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 13,401 | 55 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 13,346 | 106 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 13,240 | -37 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 13,277 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 13,266 | -151 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 13,417 | -172 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 13,589 | -91 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 13,680 | 42 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 13,638 | -20 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 13,658 | -93 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 13,751 | -276 | -1.97% |
| 2010 | 14,027 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,023 | -1,315 | -9.17% |
| 1980 | 14,338 | 1,110 | 8.39% |
| 1970 | 13,228 | -1,916 | -12.65% |
| 1960 | 15,144 | -5,520 | -26.71% |
| 1950 | 20,664 | -8,525 | -29.21% |
| 1940 | 29,189 | -1,145 | -3.77% |
| 1930 | 30,334 | 4,289 | 16.47% |
| 1920 | 26,045 | 2,005 | 8.34% |
| 1910 | 24,040 | 4,095 | 20.53% |
| 1900 | 19,945 | 6,497 | 48.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,600 | 64.14% |
| Native American | 2,789 | 20.8% |
| Two or more races | 972 | 7.25% |
| Black or African American | 545 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 424 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.16% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,902 | 3.05 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 1,767 | 3.67 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 1,456 | 1.2 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 506 | 4.84 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 173 | 7.07 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,118 | 11.94% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 847 | 9.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 3,872 | 41.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 362 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 2,032 | 21.71% |
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 | 6,194 | 5,316 | 1,001 |
| Native American | 1,659 | 1,444 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 516 | 276 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 429 | 99 |
| Black | 446 | 329 | 37 |
| Other Race | 239 | 200 | 1 |
| Asian | 35 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,875 | $48,790 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,375 | $22,083 | $55,917 |
| High School Graduate | $31,438 | $32,500 | $26,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,844 | $27,019 | $13,359 |
| Overall | $34,936 | $39,329 | $29,967 |
| Some College | $37,855 | $42,788 | $28,533 |
$34,936
Average Earnings
$39,329
Average Male
$29,967
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.49% of Hughes County, Oklahoma residents speak only English, while 8.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,575 | 1,506 | 19.88% |
| Native | 2,553 | 605 | 23.7% |
| Multiple | 717 | 184 | 25.66% |
| Black | 267 | 100 | 37.45% |
| Hispanic | 523 | 100 | 19.12% |
| Islander | 21 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Asian | 35 | 12 | 34.29% |
| Other | 379 | 6 | 1.58% |
20.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.7%
Male Poverty Rate
21.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hughes County, Oklahoma is Islander, with 95.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hughes County, Oklahoma is Other, with 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.96% |
| High School | 19.99% |
| Some College | 14.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.76% |
| Male Employed | 7.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,103 | $79,743 |
| Households | $44,799 | $64,370 |
| Married Families | $67,188 | $87,173 |
| Non Families | $26,875 | $36,274 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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
846
Number of Veterans
792
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 225 |
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 291 |
| 65 to 74 | 197 |
| 75+ | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 6.81% |
| Native American | 155 | 8.04% |
| Other Race | 120 | 35.19% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 9.67% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 9.09% |
| Black | 28 | 5.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
73.16%
Born in Hughes County, Oklahoma
97.71%
Native Born
2.29%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
97.71% of Hughes County, Oklahoma residents were born in the United States, with 73.16% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.