Hutchinson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Hutchinson County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hutchinson County, Texas has a population of 20,413, the 118th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,470 and the median home value is $102,200. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Hutchinson County Quick Facts

Population 20,413

Median Household Income $65,470

Median Home Value $102,200

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.0%

High School Graduation 85.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 20,413 118th of 254

Median Income $65,470 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 2.3%

Median Household Income

Hutchinson

$65,470

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Hutchinson

$102,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 34.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

23.9%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hutchinson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Borger	12,398	$59,031	12.0%	$90,000
Stinnett	1,311	$52,500	16.2%	$94,100
Lake Meredith Estates	164	N/A	20.1%	$92,300
Sanford	113	$29,750	56.6%	$42,900

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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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hutchinson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hutchinson County, Texas?

Hutchinson County has a population of 20,413, making it the 118th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hutchinson County?

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $65,470 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Hutchinson County, Texas?

Hutchinson County contains 4 Census-designated places.