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Hutchinson

Kansas · 40,006 residents · 24.579 sq mi
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Hutchinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,006
−2%since 2000
from 40,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K40K41K42K42K1990201020202024Hutchinson
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,889
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,049
+51%since 2000
from $17,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(34,817)
Black4.2%(1,695)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(3,130)
Asian0.6%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(11,716)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(30,574)
Black4%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(5,172)
Asian0.7%(271)
Other4.2%(1,686)
Diversity Score46.8%(18,703)
Diversity Score
47
+63%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hutchinson, Kansas?

Hutchinson, Kansas has about 40,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hutchinson, Kansas?

The typical household in Hutchinson, Kansas earns about $48,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hutchinson, Kansas expensive?

In Hutchinson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Hutchinson, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hutchinson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hutchinson, Kansas?

About 14.0% of people in Hutchinson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hutchinson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hutchinson, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 698 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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