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South Hutchinson

Kansas · 2,516 residents (2025 est.) · 2.843 sq mi
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South Hutchinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,751
+8%since 2000
from 2,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+4%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,516 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Hutchinson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,441
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,044 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,073
+84%since 2000
from $17,445 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+25%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,338)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(135)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(2,177)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(292)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other9.5%(260)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,216)
Diversity Score
44
+190%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

South Hutchinson, Kansas has about 2,751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

The typical household in South Hutchinson, Kansas earns about $50,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hutchinson, Kansas expensive?

In South Hutchinson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $151,000, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Hutchinson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

About 13.7% of people in South Hutchinson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hutchinson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hutchinson, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 303 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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