Hugo, MN

Hugo, Minnesota

Hugo, Minnesota, in Washington county, is 14 miles E of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 15 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Hugo contains a population of approximately 6,363.

The People and Families of Hugo

In Hugo, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Hugo, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Hugo.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hugo had a median family income of $65,222. The typical family in Hugo is better off than most in Minnesota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Hugo.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hugo favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hugo Housing

Hugo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 95% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Minnesota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Hugo, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Hugo, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Hugo Almanac

Hugo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hugo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hugo Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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