Population 20,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hutchinson County
Household size in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Hutchinson County are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.62, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Hutchinson County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Texas as a whole, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has crept up from 39.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Hutchinson County than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hutchinson County
Renters in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hutchinson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hutchinson County: 30.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Hutchinson County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $621 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $729 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $812 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,010 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hutchinson County costs $1,010 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $389 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hutchinson County
Bachelor's degrees in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hutchinson County: 16.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Hutchinson County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Texas. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hutchinson County
| Period | Hutchinson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hutchinson County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hutchinson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson County | 2.91 | 39.6 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 30.5% | 1970 | $1,010 | 16.2% | 84.9% | 3.8% |
| Gray County | 2.37 | 38.3 | 13.5% | 23.6% | 19.2% | 1964 | $931 | 17.1% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Roberts County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 2.8% | 14.9% | 17.8% | 1966 | $859 | 20.5% | 93.8% | 0.5% |
| Roger Mills County | 2.37 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 1974 | $798 | 24.9% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Custer County | 2.49 | 34.0 | 10.7% | 39.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $852 | 31.6% | 88.5% | 4.2% |
| San Miguel County | 2.27 | 45.7 | 14.3% | 26.9% | 20.4% | 1977 | $825 | 27.2% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| Oklahoma County | 2.53 | 36.5 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,291 | 35.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Santa Fe County | 2.29 | 48.8 | 9.2% | 28.5% | 9.9% | 1988 | $1,481 | 44.6% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
| Lincoln County | 2.59 | 42.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $861 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| Okmulgee County | 2.53 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 29.9% | 14.5% | 1975 | $838 | 17.1% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Muskogee County | 2.48 | 38.2 | 14.1% | 33.5% | 12.3% | 1978 | $883 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hutchinson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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