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Hugo

Colorado · 787 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Hugo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
−11%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
863 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5716807898971K1990201020202024Hugo
2024970
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,243
+23%since 2000
from $15,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(697)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(33)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.6%(13)
Diversity Score16.1%(126)
Diversity Score
16
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hugo, Colorado?

Hugo, Colorado has about 787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hugo, Colorado?

The typical household in Hugo, Colorado earns about $47,321 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Hugo, Colorado?

About 13.4% 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 11.9% 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 128 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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