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Hutchinson

Minnesota · 14,599 residents · 8.483 sq mi
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Hutchinson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $157,200.

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
19% 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
14,599
+12%since 2000
from 13,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+18%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Hutchinson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,083
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,409
+82%since 2000
from $19,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(12,499)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(278)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(1,093)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(12,835)
Black1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(891)
Asian1%(145)
Other1.5%(225)
Diversity Score22.9%(3,344)
Diversity Score
23
+174%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hutchinson, Minnesota?

Hutchinson, Minnesota has about 14,599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hutchinson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hutchinson, Minnesota earns about $56,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hutchinson, Minnesota expensive?

In Hutchinson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Hutchinson, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hutchinson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hutchinson, Minnesota?

About 7.9% of people in Hutchinson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hutchinson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hutchinson, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,076 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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