Hughson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States.

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.

[3] Hughson is surrounded by orchards and has been a long-time farming community.

Peaches are no longer the primary crop in the area and have been replaced for the most part by almond trees.

The crops grown in Hughson include almonds, peaches, walnuts, nectarines, cherries, apples, and the occasional vineyard.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.

As of July 1, 2023, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population of Hughson was 7,683.

In the California State Legislature, Hughson is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil,[11] and in the 9th Assembly District, represented by Republican Heath Flora.

[13] Thom Crowder, Doug Humphreys and Ben Manley were recalled from the City Council in a special election held on August 24, 2010.

Hughson Huskies also were CIF San Jouquin Division 3 Title holders in 1991, 1992,1997, and 2000.

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.