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Hugo

Oklahoma · 5,166 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 $26,784. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,600. The poverty rate of 41.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
5,166
−7%since 2000
from 5,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hugo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,784
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,508
+50%since 2000
from $11,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(3,253)
Black20.5%(1,134)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(89)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.4%(2,845)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(2,349)
Black20.3%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(298)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other24.2%(1,253)
Diversity Score83%(4,288)
Diversity Score
83
+61%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hugo, Oklahoma?

Hugo, Oklahoma has about 5,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hugo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Hugo, Oklahoma earns about $26,784 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Hugo, Oklahoma?

About 10.9% 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 41.5% 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 812 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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