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.

Hughson, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,648

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47%3,596

Hispanic/Latino

46.9%3,589

Black

2.5%193

Two or More

2.4%185

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%51

Asian

0.2%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%202

High School Diploma

22.9%1,155

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%329

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%661

Associate's Degree

11.6%586

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%710

Master's Degree

4.8%244

Doctorate

1.7%88

HS or Higher

78.7%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$511,200

Median Renti

$1,748

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%1,808

Renter-Occupied

35.7%1,004

Total Units

2,894

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%44

$50K–$100K

0.9%17

$150K–$200K

2.5%45

$200K–$300K

4.4%80

$300K–$500K

37.9%685

$500K–$1M

51.8%937

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

108

$1,000–$1,250

163

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

236

$2,000+

383

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%71

2010–2019

8.5%247

2000–2009

33.3%963

1990–1999

15.4%447

1980–1989

5.7%165

1970–1979

12.5%361

1960–1969

2.8%81

1950–1959

8.5%245

1940–1949

5.8%167

1939 or earlier

5.1%147

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%2,081

Electricity

20.1%564

Wood

2.2%63

No Fuel

2.1%58

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,557

Mean Household Incomei

$109,374

Per Capita Incomei

$41,152

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

3,450

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%86

$10K–$15K

0.7%20

$15K–$20K

2.6%73

$20K–$25K

6.1%172

$25K–$30K

6.4%181

$30K–$35K

4.1%115

$35K–$40K

3.7%103

$40K–$45K

2%57

$45K–$50K

0.6%18

$50K–$60K

2.2%62

$60K–$75K

8.3%232

$75K–$100K

13.5%381

$100K–$125K

19%534

$125K–$150K

8.7%244

$150K–$200K

7.3%206

$200K+

11.7%328

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

157

Avg. Tenant Renti

$748/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

116 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes95% occupied$844/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes89% occupied$422/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,557/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

60.4%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

18.8%

Low income$46K–$73K/yr

11.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $73K/yr

9.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.9% of subsidized households are minority

19.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.6% 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

1,24616.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,159

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,137

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,259

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

441(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured