Hughes County's 2026 population is estimated at 13,301, reflecting a -0.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hughes County is the 50th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 14,027 and has grown -5.18% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 10,517 adults, (2,534 of whom are seniors) in Hughes County.
Female: 6,003 (44.8%)
Male: 7,386 (55.2%)
The racial composition of Hughes County includes 62.77% White, 19.82% Native American, 5.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,404 | 62.77% |
| Native American | 2,654 | 19.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,180 | 8.81% |
| Black or African American | 706 | 5.27% |
| Other race | 375 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.07% |
Hughes County 's average per capita income is $37,342. Household income levels show a median of $51,581. The poverty rate stands at 20.21%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,000 | - |
| Families | $63,099 | $74,761 |
| Households | $51,581 | $62,816 |
| Non Families | $27,009 | $40,695 |
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