Demographics & People — Hugo, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,076 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,331 |
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| Family Households | 4,572 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.195 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,337 |
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| Black or African American | 563 |
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| Asian | 506 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 610 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,425 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,847 |
| Norwegian | 2,505 |
| Irish | 1,721 |
| Swedish | 1,570 |
| Other groups | 1,458 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,198 |
| English | 727 |
| Italian | 692 |
| European | 628 |
Language
| English Only | 14,059 |
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| Spanish | 153 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,650 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 626 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,119 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hugo, Minnesota.
