Statistics for Hughes County
Latest official figures for Hughes County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 17,570 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 197 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 156 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.22 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.88 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 1.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 8.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 81,395 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,660.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.6 % | 2024 |