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Hugo

Colorado · 781 residents (2025 est.) · 0.912 sq mi
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Hugo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,400. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
+10%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:781 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5716807898971K1990201020202024Hugo
2024970
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,259 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,308
+106%since 2000
from $15,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+22%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+131%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(826)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(765)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(123)
Diversity Score44.5%(432)
Diversity Score
45
+311%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hugo, Colorado?

Hugo, Colorado has about 970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hugo, Colorado?

The typical household in Hugo, Colorado earns about $48,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hugo, Colorado expensive?

In Hugo, Colorado, the median home is worth about $254,400, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Hugo, Colorado?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hugo, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hugo, Colorado?

About 10.6% of people in Hugo, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hugo, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Hugo, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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