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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hugo

Oklahoma · 5,536 residents · 6.309 sq mi
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Hugo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,321. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,536
−7%since 1990
from 5,978 in 1990
1990 – 2025
877 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hugo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,321
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,676
+59%since 1990
from $7,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.4%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$297
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
54.0%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
46.0% rent
1.9
−27%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66%(3,948)
Black20.7%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(3,849)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(3,253)
Black20.5%(1,134)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(89)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score51.4%(2,845)
51
−20%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hugo, Oklahoma?

Hugo, Oklahoma has about 5,536 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hugo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hugo, Oklahoma earns about $19,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hugo, Oklahoma expensive?

In Hugo, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Hugo, Oklahoma?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hugo, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hugo, Oklahoma?

About 29.4% of people in Hugo, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hugo, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Hugo, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 442 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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