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Hugo, CO


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Hugo, Colorado

Hugo, Colorado, in Lincoln county, is 75 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 885.

The People and Families of Hugo

In Hugo, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Hugo, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hugo had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Hugo.

Hugo Housing

Hugo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hugo, 89% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Hugo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hugo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hugo, CO

Comparing Hugo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work42
Working at Home31
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents58
Housing Recently Built32
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