Editing Hughson, California

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'''Hughson''' is a city in [[Stanislaus County, California]], United States. It is part of the [[Modesto, California|Modesto]] [[Modesto metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 7,481 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], up from 6,640 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].

== History ==
In 1882, Hiram Hughson arrived in the area east of Ceres and north of Denair, California, purchasing land and eventually owning 5,000 acres. In recognition of his holdings, the San Joaquin Railroad named their local stop "Hughson" in the early 1900's. In 1907, Hiram Hughson and neighboring landowner John Tully opened up their land for settlement and, as new inhabitants arrived, the area became known as Hughson Township. On December 9, 1972, Hughson was incorporated as a City.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Hughson {{!}} Hughson CA |url=https://www.cityofhughsonca.gov/community/page/about-hughson |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=City of Hughson, California |language=en}}</ref>

==History of farming==
Hughson is surrounded by orchards and has been a long-time farming community. Initially, it was known for its enormous production of peaches, which garnered the area the title "The Peach Capital of the World". Peaches are no longer the primary crop in the area and have been replaced for the most part by almond trees. Almond production in the area is one of the largest in the world.  The crops grown in Hughson include [[almond]]s, [[peach]]es, [[walnut]]s, [[nectarine]]s, [[Cherry|cherries]], [[apple]]s, and the occasional vineyard.

In recent years, many orchards have been torn down due to development.

==Geography==
Hughson is located at {{Coord|37|36|11|N|120|52|1|W|type:city}} (37.603082, -120.866838).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.8|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 1898
|1970= 2144
|1980= 2943
|1990= 3259
|2000= 3980
|2010= 6640
|2020 = 7481
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}As of July 1, 2023, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population of Hughson was 7,683.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Quick Facts. Hughson city, California. |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hughsoncitycalifornia/HSG445222 |access-date=October 28, 2024 |website=United States Census Bureau.}}</ref>

===2020===
A the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] Hughson had a population of 7,481. The population density was {{convert|3,925|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Hughson was 4,274 (57.1%) White, 55 (0.8%) African American, 136 (1.8%) Native American, 122 (1.6%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1514 (20.2%) from other races, and 1,370 (18.3%) from two or more races.  Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,367persons (45%).<ref>{{cite web |title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Hughson city |url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0634904 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715025647/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0634904 |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=July 12, 2014 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Hughson had a population of 6,640. The population density was {{convert|3,658.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Hughson was 5,125 (77.2%) White, 55 (0.8%) African American, 74 (1.1%) Native American, 97 (1.5%) Asian, 13 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 982 (14.8%) from other races, and 294 (4.4%) from two or more races.  Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,871 persons (43.2%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0634904|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715025647/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0634904|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Hughson city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

The census reported that 6,621 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 17 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 2 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,069 households, 994 (48.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,258 (60.8%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 260 (12.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 110 (5.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 103 (5.0%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 20 (1.0%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 367 households (17.7%) were one person and 219 (10.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.20. There were 1,628 families (78.7% of households); the average family size was 3.64.

The age distribution was 2,024 people (30.5%) under the age of 18, 678 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 1,784 people (26.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,438 people (21.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 716 people (10.8%) who were 65 or older.  The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

There were 2,234 housing units at an average density of 1,230.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,388 (67.1%) were owner-occupied and 681 (32.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 13.1%.  4,558 people (68.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,063 people (31.1%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 3,980 people in 1,223 households, including 993 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|3,554.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,118.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 68.79% White, 0.60% African American, 1.43% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 24.30% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.82%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

Of the 1,223 households, 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of households were one person, and 8.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the city, the [[population]] was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 [[female]]s there were 96.7 males.  For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 93.5 [[male]]s.
[[Image:Almond trees.JPG|thumb|right|An [[almond]] [[orchard]] just outside Hughson. Almonds are an important product for the area.]]
The median household income was $40,385 and the median family income was $46,325. Males had a median [[income]] of $36,991 versus $25,521 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,636.  About 16.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Politics==
In the [[California State Legislature]], Hughson is in {{Representative|casd|4|fmt=sdistrict}},<ref>{{Cite web
| url = https://sdmg.senate.ca.gov/sites/sdmg.senate.ca.gov/files/ZipCodes/2023_2024_state_senate_zip_codes-district_order.pdf
| title = 2023-2024 Legislative Session Zip Code Directory, Senate Districts
| publisher = Senate Office of Demographics 
| access-date = October 23, 2024
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240728230840/https://sdmg.senate.ca.gov/sites/sdmg.senate.ca.gov/files/ZipCodes/2023_2024_state_senate_zip_codes-district_order.pdf
| archive-date = July 28, 2024
| url-status = live
 }}</ref> and in {{Representative|caad|9|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = https://ad09.asmrc.org/
| title = Assemblyman Heath Flora
| publisher = AD09 FLORA
| access-date = October 23, 2024
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240802003819/https://ad09.asmrc.org/
| archive-date = August 2, 2024
| url-status = live
 }}</ref>

In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Hughson is in {{Representative|cacd|5|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|5|access-date=October 28, 2024}}</ref>

Thom Crowder, Doug Humphreys and Ben Manley were recalled from the City Council in a special election held on August 24, 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/government/hughson-voters-recall-council-members/|title=Hughson voters recall council members|work=[[Turlock Journal]]|first=Maegan|last=Martens|date=August 24, 2010}}</ref>

==Education==
Hughson High School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School serve the students of Hughson and surrounding communities. The Hughson Huskies [[American football|football]] team claimed victory in the 1997 State Championships via Cal-Hi sports before CIF state Championships came along in 2007. Cal-Hi Sports would rank each individual high school's sports teams for each division throughout the state of California. Cal-Hi sports would use a system Strength of opponent and statistics. Hughson Huskies also were CIF San Jouquin Division 3 Title holders in 1991, 1992,1997, and 2000.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://cifsjs.org/ | title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref>  The Huskies were also Trans Valley League Champions 1969, 1973, 1977, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.<ref>[http://www.transvalleyleague.org/ Trans Valley League stats]</ref>

==Media==
The ''Hughson Chronicle'',<ref>[http://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/us/5/5380/16309 Hughson Chronicle stats at Mondotimes.com]</ref> a newspaper with a general circulation<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who we are |url=http://www.midvalleypublications.com/mvp_files/MidValleyPublicationsMediaKit09.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714091708/http://www.midvalleypublications.com/mvp_files/MidValleyPublicationsMediaKit09.pdf |archive-date=July 14, 2011 |access-date=May 29, 2010 |website=Mid Valley Publications}}</ref> around 4,200, covers the City of Hughson and surrounding rural areas.

''Valley Entertainment Monthly'', a regional entertainment newspaper published in the 1990s, maintained its mailing address in Hughson and was available in a number of the city's shops and restaurants.

==References==
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{{Stanislaus County, California}}

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