City · Minnesota
Hugo, Minnesota
Hugo, city, in Washington County, Minnesota. Hugo had 17,167 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,766 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,340 (±30). GEOID 2730392.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,167
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,766 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,340 ±30
Median household income
$116,228
±$7,673 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$408,900
±$26,291 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,891
±$252 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Hugo and what county is it in?
Hugo is a city in Washington County, Minnesota. It covers 33.5 square miles of land, 471 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hugo is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hugo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,167 people lived in Hugo on July 1, 2025, up 8.9% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 15,766 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,340 (±30).
| Measure | Hugo | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,340 ±30 | 276,238 | +1,573 |
| Households | 6,487 ±294 | 105,577 | +975 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.11 | 2.58 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 6,671 ±318 | 109,307 | +958 |
Hugo's population since 2000
From 6,363 in 2000 to 17,167 in 2025: up 169.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hugo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hugo?
The median resident of Hugo is 40.1 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.5%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hugo | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±2.8 | 39.8 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±2.6 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±2.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±2.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.0% ±3.7 pts | 77.2% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±1.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.3% ±0.9 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5% ±4.2 pts | 49.1% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6% ±3.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±3.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hugo earn?
Half of Hugo's 6,487 households earn less than $116,228 a year (±$7,673), against $115,345 in Washington County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $110,724 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hugo | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,228 ±$7,673 | $115,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $148,507 ±$10,840 | $148,415 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,030 ±$4,583 | $56,954 | +$6,850 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.7 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±1.6 pts | 94.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hugo?
Owners occupy 89.5% of Hugo's occupied homes and renters 10.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $408,900 by its owner (±$26,291). The median renter pays $1,891 a month including utilities, and 59.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hugo | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $408,900 ±$26,291 | $422,000 | +$89,781 |
| Median gross rent | $1,891 ±$252 | $1,710 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.6% ±19.9 pts | 41.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,116 ±$220 | $2,275 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.5% ±3.3 pts | 81.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.5% ±3.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,671 ±318 | 109,307 | +958 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1% ±4.4 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.5% ±3.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hugo building?
Builders took permits for 188 new housing units in Hugo in 2025 (128 in single-family houses), 11.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hugo work and get to work?
78.4% of Hugo's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Hugo | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.6% ±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4% ±3.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9% ±3.5 pts | 23.6% | +13.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±1.4 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hugo?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Hugo (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $111,188 (Tract 702.08) to $126,691 (Tract 702.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 702.04Washington County | 6,668 | $126,691 |
| Tract 702.07Washington County | 5,466 | $116,694 |
| Tract 702.08Washington County | 4,206 | $111,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hugo) · Census block assignment files
How does Hugo compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hugo is the 2,191st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 67th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Hugo ranks 111th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 67th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 305th | 562 |
| Median household income | 111th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 69th | 562 |
| Median home value | 120th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 436th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st | 559 |
| Median age | 332nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 209th | 561 |
| Work from home | 134th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 168th | 562 |
Hugo's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Hugo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hugo?
11 of the 57 figures for Hugo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hugo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hugo.