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Hughes, AR


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Hughes, Arkansas

Hughes, Arkansas, in St Francis county, is 27 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,867.

The People and Families of Hughes

In Hughes, about 42% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Hughes, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Hughes has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 71% of Hughes is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Hughes.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hughes had a median family income of $22,976.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hughes Housing

In Hughes, 53% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Hughes.

Commuting

In Hughes, 94% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Hughes; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Hughes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHughes Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hughes Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hughes Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hughes Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hughes Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hughes, AR

Comparing Hughes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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