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 2026 the population of Hugo is 17,656. The population is expected to grow to 19,071 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.55%.
The median age of Hugo residents is 40.
The diversity index of Hugo is 31.9, meaning that there is a 32% 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 $162,622 and projected to be $186,016 in 2031. Per capita income is $62,458, projected to be $72,070 in 2031. 8.9% of households – 1,572 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,134,780 and the average disposable income is $112,259.
There are 7,030 housing units in Hugo; 6,075 are owner-occupied, 694 are rented, and 261 are vacant. The average home value is $529,272, with 1,582 homes built in 2010 or later, and 132 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 317 businesses in Hugo, employing 3,406 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,121 age 16 and above. 5,417 workers commute into Hugo from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,517 residents both live and work in/around Hugo. The average travel time is 26.8 minutes. 3.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,151 drive alone, 279 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 48 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,631 residents work from home.
2,484 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,637 have associates degrees, 3,308 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,274 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
