Hugoton is a city located in Stevens County Kansas. Hugoton has a 2024 population of 3,568. It is also the county seat of Stevens County. Hugoton is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Hugoton is $73,194 with a poverty rate of 15.72%. The median age in Hugoton is 34.6 years: 34.4 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hugoton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,513 | 61.82% |
| Two or more races | 898 | 22.09% |
| Other race | 631 | 15.52% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,396 | 2.83 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 727 | 3.32 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 442 | 1.11 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 172 | 4.7 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Female | 55 | 4.44 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 475 | 19.41% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 6.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 5.56% |
| High School Graduate | 722 | 29.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 11.24% |
| Some College | 431 | 17.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,410 | 1,313 | 315 |
| Hispanic | 927 | 303 | 36 |
| Other Race | 476 | 63 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 232 | 24 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Black | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,200 | $70,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,465 | $54,960 | $56,635 |
| High School Graduate | $35,033 | $45,000 | $27,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,072 | $41,585 | $16,090 |
| Overall | $38,269 | $52,532 | $29,638 |
| Some College | $42,147 | $62,969 | $37,159 |
$38,269
Average Earnings
$52,532
Average Male
$29,638
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.12% of Hugoton residents speak only English, while 33.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,858 | 567 | 30.52% |
| Multiple | 898 | 411 | 45.77% |
| Other | 631 | 177 | 28.05% |
| White | 1,948 | 32 | 1.64% |
15.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.73%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hugoton is Multiple, with 45.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hugoton is White, with 1.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.74% |
| Some College | 4.8% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $83,319 |
| Households | $60,437 | $73,194 |
| Married Families | $66,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,765 | $48,226 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 4.73% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.05% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.32%
Born in Hugoton
82.93%
Native Born
17.07%
Foreign Born
11.73%
Non Citizen
5.34%
Naturalized
82.93% of Hugoton residents were born in the United States, with 54.32% having been born in Kansas. 11.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,346 | -45 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 3,391 | -44 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 3,435 | -44 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 3,479 | -45 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 3,524 | -44 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 3,568 | -45 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 3,613 | -69 | -1.87% |
| 2022 | 3,682 | -98 | -2.59% |
| 2021 | 3,780 | 34 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 3,746 | 48 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,698 | -61 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 3,759 | -33 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 3,792 | -78 | -2.02% |
| 2016 | 3,870 | -98 | -2.47% |
| 2015 | 3,968 | -40 | -1% |
| 2014 | 4,008 | 30 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 3,978 | 48 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 3,930 | 72 | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 3,858 | -81 | -2.06% |
| 2010 | 3,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,708 | 529 | 16.64% |
| 1990 | 3,179 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 1980 | 3,165 | 426 | 15.55% |
| 1970 | 2,739 | -173 | -5.94% |
| 1960 | 2,912 | 131 | 4.71% |
| 1950 | 2,781 | -565 | -16.89% |