The City of Hugo is a growing community located northeast of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. With a pleasant blend of rural and suburban landscapes and an abundance of natural resources, Hugo has seen rapid growth in recent years that has led to an emerging retail and commercial market, bringing many new businesses and services to the community. Industrial businesses continue to locate and expand within the City’s industrial parks, adding new jobs to the community. With low tax rates and knowledgeable staff willing to help, residents and business owners who locate here can find what they are looking for.
As of 2025 the population of Hugo is 17,196. The population is expected to grow to 18,688 by 2030 - a growth rate of 1.68%.
The median age of Hugo residents is 40.
The diversity index of Hugo is 30.9, meaning that there is a 31% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hugo is $153,220 and projected to be $170,244 in 2030. Per capita income is $58,644, projected to be $65,776 in 2030. 8.37% of households – 1,439 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,059,765 and the average disposable income is $108,333.
There are 6,777 housing units in Hugo; 5,889 are owner-occupied, 690 are rented, and 198 are vacant. The average home value is $523,109, with 1,490 homes built in 2010 or later, and 178 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 316 businesses in Hugo, employing 3,446 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,183 age 16 and above. 5,725 workers commute into Hugo from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,275 residents both live and work in/around Hugo. The average travel time is 26.4 minutes. 3.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.44% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,273 drive alone, 358 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 76 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,465 residents work from home.
2,255 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,706 have associates degrees, 2,963 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,268 hold a graduate or professional degree.
