Hughes is a city located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Hughes has a 2025 population of 952. Hughes is currently declining at a rate of -2.06% annually and its population has decreased by -9.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,051 in 2020.
The average household income in Hughes is $42,889 with a poverty rate of 42.43%.The median age in Hughes is 48.6 years: 44 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hughes includes 54.45% Black or African American, 40.98% White, 3.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 489 | 54.45% |
White | 368 | 40.98% |
Other race | 28 | 3.12% |
Two or more races | 13 | 1.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hughes' average per capita income is $29,625. Household income levels show a median of $26,850. The poverty rate stands at 42.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $87,188 | - |
Families | $52,067 | $64,252 |
Households | $26,850 | $42,889 |
Non Families | $13,629 | $19,750 |
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