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Hutchins, TX


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Hutchins, Texas

Hutchins, Texas, in Dallas county, is 10 miles SW of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 11 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is considered part of the Dallas metropolitan area. Hutchins has a population of 2,805.

The People and Families of Hutchins

In Hutchins, about 44% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 57% of Hutchins is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Hutchins is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hutchins had a median family income of $39,083.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hutchins ($6,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hutchins Housing

About 80% of housing units in Hutchins are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Hutchins, 95% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Hutchins, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Hutchins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHutchins Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hutchins Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hutchins, TX

Comparing Hutchins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime11
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