Hutchinson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hutchinson County, Texas has a population of 20,184, the 120th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,228 and the median home value is $119,100. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Hutchinson County Quick Facts

Population 20,184

Median Household Income $67,22890% MOE ±$8,462

Median Home Value $119,10090% MOE ±$12,764

Poverty Rate 13.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±1.1 years

Homeownership Rate 83.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 20,184 120th of 254

Median Income $67,228 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Hutchinson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,344	20,184	-5.4%
Median household income	$64,642	$67,228	No clear change (+4.0%)
Median home value¹	$96,980	$119,100	+22.8%
Median gross rent	$933	$932	No clear change (-0.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hutchinson

$67,228

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hutchinson

$119,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 25.0%

$100K+ 36.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

9.4%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.3%

Renter 16.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $932/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.9%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

24.1%

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	12,226	$61,583	14.9%	$103,400
Stinnett	1,170	$44,904	20.0%	$98,400
Lake Meredith Estates	183	$31,250	22.9%	N/A
Sanford	130	$28,438	56.1%	$40,600

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Population Overview

Hutchinson County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,184. It is the 120th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hutchinson County is 39.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $67,228. This is 14% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $119,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Hutchinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% 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 67.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.7% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hutchinson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 20,184, making it the 120th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hutchinson County?

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $67,228 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.

How many cities are in Hutchinson County, Texas?

Hutchinson County contains 4 Census-designated places.