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Hughson, CA

City in Stanislaus County, California.

Population

7,648

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,012

ZIP codes

0

Hughson and its ZIP codes

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Hughson at a glance

  • Hughson is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $91,557, 8% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $511,200 (30% below California) and median rent is $1,748 a month.

Local data for Hughson, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hughson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$91,557

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$511,200

Median rent

$1,748/mo

Homeownership

64.3%

Bachelor's or higher

20.6%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,451), Irish Americans (563), German Americans (552).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Hughson.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.0%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,812

199,343 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,741

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.7B

FY 2026, $4,889 per person

Stanislaus County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hughson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home9.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hughson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

73

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

718

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 39°F

12.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hughson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

Cities near Hughson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EmpireCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.2
KeyesCensus-designated place3.9 mi1.6
CeresCity4.6 mi9.5
DenairCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.6
HickmanCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.4
AirportCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.2
ParklawnCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.1
BystromCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.5
WaterfordCity6.7 mi2.4
TurlockCity6.7 mi16.8
ModestoCity7.2 mi43.4
CowanCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.1
Bret HarteCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.6
RouseCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.2
Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place9.5 mi0
West ModestoCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hughson, CA in?
Hughson is in Stanislaus County, California.
What is the population of Hughson, CA?
About 7,648 people live in Hughson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hughson?
Nearby places include Empire (3.7 mi), Keyes (3.9 mi), Ceres (4.6 mi), Denair (6.2 mi), Hickman (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023