Hughes County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Hughes County, Oklahoma has a population of 13,411, the 50th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $47,923 and the median home value is $94,900. The poverty rate is 20.9%.
Hughes County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hughes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdenville | 5,916 | $41,413 | 26.0% | $76,900 |
| Wetumka | 1,323 | $30,179 | 29.3% | $71,300 |
| Dustin | 391 | $23,250 | 59.3% | $55,000 |
| Calvin | 374 | $46,875 | 24.6% | $76,800 |
| Stuart | 189 | $61,250 | 19.1% | $80,000 |
| Lamar | 166 | $46,250 | 21.1% | $85,000 |
| Spaulding | 102 | $33,750 | 23.5% | $108,300 |
| Horntown | 101 | $71,875 | 2.0% | $225,000 |
| Yeager | 83 | $53,258 | 38.6% | $108,000 |
| Gerty | 82 | N/A | 24.4% | $67,500 |
| Atwood | 71 | $42,500 | 46.5% | $80,000 |
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Population Overview
Hughes County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 13,411. It is the 50th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hughes County is 39.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hughes County is $47,923. This is 25% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $94,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hughes County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hughes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.
Education
15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hughes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hughes County, Oklahoma?
Hughes County has a population of 13,411, making it the 50th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Hughes County?
The median household income in Hughes County is $47,923 with a poverty rate of 20.9%.
How many cities are in Hughes County, Oklahoma?
Hughes County contains 11 Census-designated places.