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Hugoton, Kansas, in Stevens county, is 137 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 221 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,708.
In Hugoton, about 63% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Hugoton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 18% of Hugoton is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Kansas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Hugoton had a median family income of $50,225. Hugoton is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hugoton ($1,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 76% of housing units in Hugoton are owner-occupied.
In Hugoton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Hugoton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Hugoton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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