Hutchinson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hutchinson County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,413. It is the 118th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hutchinson County is 38.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $65,470. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $102,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Hutchinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hutchinson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.1% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.