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South Hutchinson

Kansas · 2,521 residents · 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 $43,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $114,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
2,521
−1%since 2000
from 2,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+15%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Hutchinson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,050
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,625
+58%since 2000
from $17,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,160)
Black2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(178)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.6%(67)
Diversity Score28.4%(716)
Diversity Score
28
+87%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

South Hutchinson, Kansas has about 2,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hutchinson, Kansas earns about $43,050 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in South Hutchinson, Kansas?

About 12.0% 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 13.4% 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 73 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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