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Hugo

Minnesota · 15,766 residents · 33.461 sq mi
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Hugo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,032. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,403 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $262,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
15,766
+148%since 2000
from 6,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
+148%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K10K14K18K1990201020202024Hugo
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,032
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,796
+80%since 2000
from $24,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,116)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(86)
Asian1.4%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(464)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(13,682)
Black1.9%(300)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(538)
Asian3.3%(526)
Other1.4%(224)
Diversity Score24.3%(3,826)
Diversity Score
24
+233%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hugo, Minnesota?

Hugo, Minnesota has about 15,766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hugo, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hugo, Minnesota earns about $92,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hugo, Minnesota expensive?

In Hugo, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $262,300, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Hugo, Minnesota?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hugo, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hugo, Minnesota?

About 2.6% of people in Hugo, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hugo, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hugo, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,349 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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

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