Hutchinson, KS Demographics

A map of Hutchinson's Population by Race

Hutchinson, Kansas has an estimated population of 39,709, a less than 1% change from the 40,006 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hutchinson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hutchinson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hutchinson, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hutchinson is ranked the 11th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hutchinson was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hutchinson's White Population

30,951 residents of Hutchinson, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hutchinson is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Hutchinson ranks 633rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Hutchinson's population has increased from 76.4% to 77.9%.

Hutchinson is less White than neighboring South Hutchinson (79.1% White), Willowbrook (87.7% White), The Highlands (95% White), Yoder (100% White), and Buhler (83.5% White).

Hutchinson's Black Population

1,558 residents of Hutchinson, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hutchinson is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hutchinson ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Hutchinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Hutchinson is more Black than neighboring South Hutchinson (0.6% Black), Willowbrook (0% Black), The Highlands (0% Black), Yoder (0% Black), and Buhler (3.7% Black).

Hutchinson's Asian Population

253 residents of Hutchinson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hutchinson is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Hutchinson ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of Hutchinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Hutchinson is more Asian than neighboring South Hutchinson (0.2% Asian), The Highlands (0.4% Asian), Yoder (0% Asian), and Buhler (0% Asian). Hutchinson is less Asian than neighboring Willowbrook (7.4% Asian).

Hutchinson's Hispanic Population

5,160 residents of Hutchinson, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hutchinson is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Hutchinson ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Hutchinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.0%.

Hutchinson is more Hispanic than neighboring South Hutchinson (10.6% Hispanic), Willowbrook (0% Hispanic), The Highlands (2.9% Hispanic), Yoder (0% Hispanic), and Buhler (7.1% Hispanic).

Hutchinson's Native American/Other Population

315 residents of Hutchinson, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hutchinson is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hutchinson ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hutchinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hutchinson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Willowbrook (0% Native American/Other), The Highlands (0% Native American/Other), Yoder (0% Native American/Other), and Buhler (0.2% Native American/Other). Hutchinson is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Hutchinson (3.3% Native American/Other).

Hutchinson's Multiracial Population

1,472 residents of Hutchinson, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hutchinson is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hutchinson ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hutchinson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hutchinson's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.7%.

Hutchinson is more Multiracial than neighboring The Highlands (1.7% Multiracial), and Yoder (0% Multiracial). Hutchinson is less Multiracial than neighboring South Hutchinson (6.1% Multiracial), Willowbrook (4.9% Multiracial), and Buhler (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.