State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
26.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.47% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
2.60% (2)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Hughes, Alaska Population 2021
79
Hughes is a city located in Yukon-Koyukuk County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 79, it is the 136th largest city in Alaska and the 18657th largest city in the United States . Hughes is currently declining at a rate of -2.47% annually but its population has increased by 2.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77 in 2010. Hughes reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Hughes has a population density of 26 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hughes is $33,931 with a poverty rate of 30.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $71,000. The median age in Hughes is 50.3 years, 52.3 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
Hughes Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hugheswas:
- Native American: 88.89%
- Asian: 11.11%
- White: 0.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Hughes, Alaska is 79 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 83.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 77.
Hughes, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 88.89% |
| Asian | 8 | 11.11% |
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Hughes Population by Race
Hughes Population Pyramid $2021
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Hughes Population by Age
Hughes Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36 | 2 | 47.2 |
| Married | 14 | 2.43 | 50 |
| Non Family | 13 | 1.23 | 46.2 |
| Male | 5 | 2.8 | 40 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 50 |
2.26
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
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Hughes Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 8.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 36 | 64.29% |
| Some College | 10 | 17.86% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 0.00% | |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Hughes Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hughes Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 51 | 41 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 0.00%.
Hughes Educational Attainment by Race
Hughes Language by Age
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Hughes Language
68.06% of Hughes residents speak only English, while 31.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 25.00% of the population.
Hughes Language
30.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.90%
Male Poverty Rate
24.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hughes
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hughes is Native, with 34.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hughes is Native, with 34.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.00%.
Hughes Poverty
Hughes Poverty Rate by Education
Hughes Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Hughes Married by Age and Sex
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Hughes Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hughes Marital Status by Race
Hughes Marital Status
Hughes Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3 | 5.17% |
Hughes Veterans by Race
Hughes Veterans by Education
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100.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hughes Veterans by Education
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61.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Hughes Employment by Age
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Hughes Employment by Race
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Hughes Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.06%
Born in Hughes
93.06%
Native Born
6.94%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
6.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.06% of Hughes residents were born in the United States, with 93.06% having been born in Alaska. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hughes Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | -2 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 81 | -2 | -2.41% |
| 2019 | 83 | -2 | -2.35% |
| 2018 | 85 | -1 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 86 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 86 | 8 | 10.26% |
| 2015 | 78 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 78 | -2 | -2.50% |
| 2013 | 80 | -1 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 81 | 4 | 5.19% |
| 2011 | 77 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 77 | 0.00% |