County · Oklahoma
Hughes County, Oklahoma
Hughes County, Oklahoma. Hughes County had 13,455 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 12 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 40063.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,455
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,367 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,389
Median household income
$51,581
±$3,275 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$102,000
±$7,616 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$660
±$30 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Hughes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,367 residents in Hughes County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,455 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,389 over 804 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hughes County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,389 | 4,028,634 | +17 |
| Households | 4,034±135 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.89±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,782±34 | 1,775,127 | −485 |
Hughes County's population since 2000
From 14,154 in 2000 to 13,455 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hughes County?
Hughes County holds 12 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Holdenville with 5,923 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Holdenville | 5,934 | $46,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Wetumka | 1,135 | $27,058 |
| Dustin | 327 | $31,667 |
| Calvin | 309 | $56,250 |
| StuartGEOID 4071050 | 192 | $66,250 |
| Allen | 805 | $41,696 |
| Spaulding | 149 | $40,625 |
| LamarGEOID 4041250 | 118 | $46,250 |
| HorntownGEOID 4036090 | 92 | $73,750 |
| GertyGEOID 4029150 | 92 | not published |
| AtwoodGEOID 4003350 | 85 | not published |
| YeagerGEOID 4082650 | 45 | $55,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hughes County?
The median resident of Hughes County is 38.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 19.7%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hughes County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±0.7 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% | 12.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0%±0.6 pts | 62.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 19.7%±0.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±1.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.4%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | −5.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±1.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0%±1.8 pts | 28.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hughes County earn?
Half of Hughes County's 4,034 households earn less than $51,581 a year (±$3,275), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $48,446 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hughes County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,581±$3,275 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,816±$3,236 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,673±$1,189 | $35,624 | −$3,645 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2%±2.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.1%±5.4 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0%±2.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hughes County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Hughes County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 by its owner (±$7,616). The median renter pays $660 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hughes County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,000±$7,616 | $199,800 | +$12,036 |
| Median gross rent | $660±$30 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2%±8.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,150±$76 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±2.7 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,782±34 | 1,775,127 | −485 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.3%±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±2.0 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0%±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hughes County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Hughes County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hughes County get to work?
76.1% of Hughes County's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Hughes County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.9%±2.3 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.0 pts | 5.0% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±3.2 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±2.0 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hughes County's census tracts?
Hughes County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,331 (Tract 4846) to $60,046 (Tract 4850).
| Tract 484640063484600 | 2,595±182 | $41,331 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 484740063484700 | 2,328±186 | $57,059 |
| Tract 484840063484800 | 3,802±227 | $45,000 |
| Tract 484940063484900 | 2,280±225 | $50,427 |
| Tract 485040063485000 | 2,384±190 | $60,046 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hughes County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 77 |
| Median household income | 60th of 77 |
| Median home value | 69th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 75th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 77 |
| Median age | 48th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hughes County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.