Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hughes Springs, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,781

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.1%1,302

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%220

Black

11.2%200

Other

1.7%31

Two or More

1.6%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%48

High School Diploma

28.5%322

Some College (<1 yr)

12.6%142

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%144

Associate's Degree

12.3%139

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%149

Master's Degree

4.7%53

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,300

Median Renti

$896

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%480

Renter-Occupied

35%258

Total Units

855

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

110

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%21

2000–2009

11.3%97

1990–1999

14.7%126

1980–1989

12.3%105

1970–1979

5.8%50

1960–1969

6%51

1950–1959

28.2%241

1940–1949

11.5%98

1939 or earlier

7.7%66

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.4%505

Utility Gas

31.4%232

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,778

Mean Household Incomei

$58,282

Per Capita Incomei

$24,402

Poverty Ratei

18.8%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

872

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes92% occupied$369/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes89% occupied$356/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,778/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

70.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

15%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

8.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

5.9%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

884.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

868

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

122(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.4%Insured

20.6%Uninsured