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 $74,349 with a poverty rate of 17.8%. The median age in Hugoton is 34.5 years: 36.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hugoton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,910 | 70.39% |
| Other race | 758 | 18.34% |
| Two or more races | 457 | 11.05% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,317 | 3.05 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 729 | 3.4 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.25 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 139 | 4.18 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 81 | 6.14 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 457 | 18.65% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 236 | 9.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 567 | 23.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 11.22% |
| Some College | 673 | 27.47% |
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 | 1,478 | 1,382 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 901 | 273 | 53 |
| Other Race | 527 | 89 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 180 | 34 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 16.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,670 | $82,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,000 | $57,188 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $39,861 | $24,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,390 | $41,034 | $16,771 |
| Overall | $38,343 | $59,943 | $26,519 |
| Some College | $39,059 | $61,080 | $37,603 |
$38,343
Average Earnings
$59,943
Average Male
$26,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.92% of Hugoton residents speak only English, while 29.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,811 | 451 | 24.9% |
| White | 2,061 | 264 | 12.81% |
| Other | 758 | 211 | 27.84% |
| Multiple | 457 | 56 | 12.25% |
17.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.5%
Male Poverty Rate
21.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hugoton is Other, with 27.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hugoton is Multiple, with 12.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.4% |
| Some College | 14.83% |
| High School | 1.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 11.47% |
| Female Employed | 4.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,566 | $80,103 |
| Households | $63,896 | $74,349 |
| Married Families | $67,448 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,000 | $56,800 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
113
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 4.88% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.76% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.9% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
63.23%
Born in Hugoton
85.92%
Native Born
14.08%
Foreign Born
9.51%
Non Citizen
4.57%
Naturalized
85.92% of Hugoton residents were born in the United States, with 63.23% having been born in Kansas. 9.51% 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% |