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405:, as its namesake due to the abundance of French-Canadian settlers in the area and the writer's tremendous popularity at the time. Duluth mayor, Trevanion William Hugo, is also said to have given Hugo its name; however, the name "Hugo" was already being used by the village post office before Trevanion Hugo emigrated from Canada. The Oneka Township surrounding the area was also named by the French-Canadians settling the area. Oneka was derived from the Dakota word "onakan" meaning to strike or knock off rice into a canoe. The village incorporated in 1906 and was officially incorporated as a city in 1972. After 2000, Hugo had absorbed significant suburban growth and development to become the thriving city it is today. 45: 1234: 295: 288: 409: 722:
Of the 2,125 households 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 12.7% of households were one person and 2.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average
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Of the 4,990 households 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.6% of households were one person and
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Of the 5,512 households 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.6% of households were one person and
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The age distribution was 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.
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The median household income was $ 63,450 and the median family income was $ 65,222. Males had a median income of $ 44,069 versus $ 31,110 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,334. About 1.4% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the
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The median age was 33.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
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there were 6,363 people in 2,125 households, including 1,742 families, in the city. The population density was 187.2 inhabitants per square mile (72.3/km). There were 2,174 housing units at an average density of 64.0 per square mile (24.7/km). The
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there were 13,332 people in 4,990 households, including 3,704 families, in the city. The population density was 398.6 inhabitants per square mile (153.9/km). There were 5,189 housing units at an average density of 155.1 per square mile (59.9/km). The
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of the city was 97.76% White, 0.18% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05%.
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The city is bound by Elmcrest Avenue North on its west, Keystone Avenue North on its east, 180th Street North on its north, and 120th Street North on its south. A major route within the city is
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is not within the city limits, but is heavily used by Hugo residents. It is located just west of Hugo. Washington County Road 8/Anoka County Road 14 connects U.S. 61 to Interstate 35E.
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of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2%.
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of the city was 94.7% White, 1.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 2.4% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9%.
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25.9% of the population was under 18 years of age, 7.3% under 5, and 11.6% over 65. The population of Hugo is also 51% female.
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there were 15, 766 people in 5,512 households. The population per square mile is not updated in the most recent census. The
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3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.
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3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.
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Originally settled by French Canadians, Hugo early on established itself as a refueling station for the
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word "onakan," which means "to strike or knock off," rice into a canoe. Just south is Rice Lake where
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on the border of the metropolitan boundary. Hugo and nearby suburbs comprise the northeast portion of
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hugo, Minnesota
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household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.30.
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The city's largest lake, Oneka Lake, is named for the
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City
Location of the city of Hugo within Washington County, Minnesota
45°9′8″N 92°57′48″W / 45.15222°N 92.96333°W / 45.15222; -92.96333
Country
State
Minnesota
County
Washington
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
651
FIPS code
GNIS
City of Hugo


/ˈhjuːɡ/
HEW-goh
Saint Paul
Washington County
U.S. state
Minnesota
2020 census
White Bear Lake
Minneapolis-St. Paul

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