City · Oklahoma
Hugo, Oklahoma
Hugo, city, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Hugo had 5,082 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,166 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,182 (±49). GEOID 4036300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,082
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,166 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,182 ±49
Median household income
$33,917
±$5,186 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$96,300
±$6,709 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$638
±$107 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Hugo and what county is it in?
Hugo is a city in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It covers 6.3 square miles of land, 819 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 5,082 people lived in Hugo on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 5,166 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,182 (±49).
| Measure | Hugo | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,182 ±49 | 14,297 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,232 ±129 | 5,923 | +201 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.12 | 2.38 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 2,645 ±129 | 7,117 | no clear change |
Hugo's population since 2000
From 5,536 in 2000 to 5,082 in 2025: down 8.2%. 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 35.2 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.3%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hugo | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±3.4 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±2.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±2.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±2.3 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.5% ±3.3 pts | 57.9% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.3% ±2.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±3.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±3.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±2.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 28.8% ±3.9 pts | 26.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±3.2 pts | 17.7% | −8.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±4.0 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4% ±3.1 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±3.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 2,232 households earn less than $33,917 a year (±$5,186), against $44,081 in Choctaw County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $31,028 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hugo | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,917 ±$5,186 | $44,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,428 ±$4,254 | $62,787 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,058 ±$1,510 | $26,913 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.9% ±5.8 pts | 23.2% | −12.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.9% ±10.9 pts | 29.2% | −16.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.1% ±5.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% ±3.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.2% ±4.8 pts | 77.0% | – |
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 40.8% of Hugo's occupied homes and renters 59.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 by its owner (±$6,709). The median renter pays $638 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hugo | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,300 ±$6,709 | $126,500 | +$13,351 |
| Median gross rent | $638 ±$107 | $690 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8% ±7.8 pts | 33.7% | −15.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $945 ±$187 | $1,180 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.8% ±5.7 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.2% ±5.7 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,645 ±129 | 7,117 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6% ±4.4 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.4% ±4.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Hugo in 2025 (0 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
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?
69.2% of Hugo's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Hugo | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.9% ±3.8 pts | 52.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 4.8% | −6.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2% ±5.9 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.1% ±6.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.6 min ±1.9 | 23.4 min | +2.9 min |
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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hugo, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,165 (Tract 9672) to $44,659 (Tract 9671).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9671Choctaw County | 3,595 | $44,659 |
| Tract 9672Choctaw County | 2,269 | $31,165 |
| Tract 9670Choctaw County | 2,738 | $50,000 |
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 Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hugo is the 4,845th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 75th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Hugo ranks 221st of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 75th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 94th | 229 |
| Median household income | 221st | 228 |
| Per capita income | 207th | 229 |
| Median home value | 187th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 206th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 192nd | 226 |
| Median age | 148th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 226th | 229 |
| Work from home | 82nd | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 185th | 229 |
Hugo's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, 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?
8 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.