Hugo is a town located in Lincoln County Colorado. Hugo has a 2024 population of 771. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Hugo is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 783 in 2020.
The average household income in Hugo is $70,267 with a poverty rate of 12.39%. The median age in Hugo is 33.6 years: 31.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hugo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 775 | 84.7% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 19 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 386 | 2.12 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.22 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 108 | 3.53 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 43 | 3.49 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 21.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 4.6% |
| High School Graduate | 230 | 37.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 108 | 17.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 419 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 92 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,278 | $62,875 | $31,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,426 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,857 | $62,798 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,063 | $60,000 | $37,750 |
| Some College | $60,000 | $72,857 | $0 |
$47,063
Average Earnings
$60,000
Average Male
$37,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Hugo residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 108 | 59 | 54.63% |
| White | 645 | 39 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2 | 5% |
12.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.89%
Male Poverty Rate
21.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hugo is Multiple, with 54.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hugo is Hispanic, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.91% |
| High School | 10.06% |
| Some College | 5.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,375 | $91,177 |
| Households | $47,222 | $70,267 |
| Married Families | $82,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,097 | $52,461 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 4.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.89%
Born in Hugo
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.23% of Hugo residents were born in the United States, with 59.89% having been born in Colorado. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 756 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 759 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 762 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 765 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 768 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 771 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 774 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 782 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 784 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 783 | 7 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 776 | 28 | 3.74% |
| 2018 | 748 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 743 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 743 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 737 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 731 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 723 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 724 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 727 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 730 | 0 | 0% |