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Hughes city, AR

ZIP 72348 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72348

72348 has a population of 2,198 with a median age of 51.3 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
28.4%+129% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.1%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
22.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.2%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
42.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.8%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.4%+86% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+70% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
5.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 72348

Poverty Rate
21.4%+86% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+67% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
5.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,198
Median age51.3
Poverty rate21.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black28.4%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born22.9%