Population 16,793 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hugo
Household size in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hugo run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hugo is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Hugo, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hugo
Renters in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hugo is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Hugo are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Hugo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,230 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,235 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,475 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,887 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$658 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hugo costs $1,887 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $658 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hugo
Bachelor's degrees in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hugo is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hugo: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hugo
| Period | Hugo | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hugo has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hugo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo | 2.53 | 41.6 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 2000 | $1,887 | 46.5% | 98.3% | 1.6% |
| Centerville | 2.66 | 40.6 | 4.6% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1995 | $1,384 | 42.5% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Dellwood | 2.92 | 42.5 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 1982 | $2,697 | 68.4% | 99.9% | 0.6% |
| Lino Lakes | 2.73 | 42.5 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1994 | $1,893 | 44.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Grant | 2.95 | 41.3 | 8.5% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 1983 | $2,201 | 58.7% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| North Oaks | 2.75 | 50.5 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1985 | $3,329 | 72.3% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| White Bear Lake | 2.28 | 43.8 | 11.5% | 30.7% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,580 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Birchwood Village | 2.65 | 38.6 | 13.0% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 1975 | $1,707 | 61.4% | 98.4% | 2.1% |
| Forest Lake | 2.58 | 40.2 | 10.8% | 27.8% | 5.8% | 1988 | $1,397 | 34.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| Mahtomedi | 2.69 | 42.4 | 6.7% | 18.4% | 8.6% | 1985 | $1,769 | 64.0% | 98.6% | 4.6% |
| Gem Lake | 2.15 | 40.2 | 8.4% | 35.2% | 1.7% | 1968 | $1,564 | 41.3% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hugo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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