Hughson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,541
Population
3,948/sq mi density
$92,303
Median Income
$40,863 per capita
$480,100
Home Value
$549,094 Zillow
$1,767
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$92,303 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$480,100 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,541
Census 2023
Population Density
3,948
per square mile
Land Area
1.8
square miles (4.7 km²)
Median Age
40.2 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57.1%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
45.6%
Asian
2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 65.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
65.3%
Spanish
34%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.8%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.2%
6% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.7%
57% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,541 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,948 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
Language
| English Only | 65.3% |
| Spanish | 34.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 12.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| Broadband Access | 84.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |