Hugo
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Hugo is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with 15,766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dellwood, 4.5 miles S.
- 15,766residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 33.5 sq miland area · 86.7 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 55038ZIP code
About Hugo
Hugo ( HEW-goh) is a city 18 miles (29 km) north of downtown Saint Paul in Washington County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 15,766 at the 2020 census. The city lies north of White Bear Lake on the border of the metropolitan boundary. Hugo and nearby suburbs comprise the northeast portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States.
The city's largest lake, Oneka Lake, is named for the Dakota word "onakan," which means "to strike or knock off," rice into a canoe. Just south is Rice Lake where Mdewakanton Dakota from Mendota gathered wild rice.
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Living in Hugo
- Median household income
- $116,228
- Median home value
- $408,900
- Median rent
- $1,891/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Hugo had 15,766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hugo at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,766 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.46 sq mi (86.7 km²) |
| Water area | 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1642° N, 92.9601° W |
| ZIP code | 55038 |
| Official website | ci.hugo.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2730392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hugo
- Dellwood4.5 mi S
- Centerville4.6 mi W
- Forest Lake6.0 mi N
- Grant6.2 mi SE
- Lino Lakes6.7 mi W
- Mahtomedi6.9 mi S
- White Bear Lake7.3 mi S
- Birchwood Village7.4 mi S
- Willernie7.6 mi S
- North Oaks8.0 mi SW
- Gem Lake8.1 mi SW
- Scandia8.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hugo
What county is Hugo in?
Hugo is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hugo, MN?
15,766 people lived in Hugo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hugo, MN?
The ZIP code of Hugo is 55038.
What is the elevation of Hugo?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hugo?
Dellwood (4.5 mi), Centerville (4.6 mi), Forest Lake (6.0 mi), Grant (6.2 mi), Lino Lakes (6.7 mi).
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