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Hugoton

Kansas · 3,747 residents · 2.08 sq mi
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Hugoton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,747
+1%since 2000
from 3,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,801 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hugoton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,786
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,283
+19%since 2000
from $17,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,750)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(850)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(1,743)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,928)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(1,672)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other1.7%(64)
Diversity Score65.6%(2,459)
Diversity Score
66
+40%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hugoton, Kansas?

Hugoton, Kansas has about 3,747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hugoton, Kansas?

The typical household in Hugoton, Kansas earns about $56,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hugoton, Kansas expensive?

In Hugoton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Hugoton, Kansas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hugoton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hugoton, Kansas?

About 19.1% of people in Hugoton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hugoton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hugoton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 500 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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