Hugo
City in Choctaw County, Oklahoma
Hugo is a city in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, with 5,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grant, 5.2 miles S.
- 5,166residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 819 / sq mipopulation density
- 74743ZIP code
About Hugo
Hugo is a city in and the county seat of Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located in southeastern Oklahoma, approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of the Texas state line. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 5,166.
The city was founded in 1901 and named for the French novelist Victor Hugo. In the postwar 20th century, the city served as winter quarters for some circus companies and performers. A cemetery has a section for circus personnel. Nearby is one of the oldest boarding schools west of the Mississippi: Goodland Academy, begun in 1848 as a Presbyterian mission, school and orphanage for Native American children.
The town is located in a cultural area of the state known as Little Dixie, as it was settled by Native American tribes, African Americans and European Americans from the southeastern United States. It is within the tourist area designated as Choctaw Country by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism.
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Living in Hugo
- Median household income
- $33,917
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Hugo had 5,166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 819 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hugo at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Choctaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,166 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.31 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0116° N, 95.5122° W |
| ZIP code | 74743 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4036300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hugo
- Grant5.2 mi S
- Sawyer7.7 mi E
- Soper10.7 mi W
- Fort Towson13.5 mi E
- Powderly, TX14.0 mi S
- Rattan14.2 mi NE
- Antlers16.6 mi NW
- Swink17.8 mi E
- Boswell20.5 mi W
- Finley21.8 mi N
- Moyers23.1 mi N
- Paris, TX23.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hugo
What county is Hugo in?
Hugo is in Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Hugo, OK?
5,166 people lived in Hugo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hugo, OK?
The ZIP code of Hugo is 74743.
What is the elevation of Hugo?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hugo?
Grant (5.2 mi), Sawyer (7.7 mi), Soper (10.7 mi), Fort Towson (13.5 mi), Powderly (14.0 mi).
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