This was 19.5 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,534.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hughes Springs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 132 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 336 | 33 |
| GED or alternative credential | 49 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 79 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 232 | 22.8 |
| Associate's degree | 53 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 97 | 9.5 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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