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 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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Hutchins, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Category	Value
Near Medium City	10 miles SW of Mesquite, Texas (center to center)
Nearest Large City	11 miles SE of Dallas, Texas
County	Dallas
Standard Zip Codes	75141
Phone Area Codes	972
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	32.649
Longitude	-96.712

Station	FERRIS
Distance	9.6 miles
Jan Temp	33 to 56 F
Apr Temp	53 to 76 F
Jul Temp	72 to 96 F
Oct Temp	55 to 79 F
Annual Precip	38.6 inches

Station	DALLAS LOVE AP
Distance	16 miles
Jan Temp	36 to 55 F
Apr Temp	56 to 77 F
Jul Temp	77 to 96 F
Oct Temp	58 to 79 F
Annual Precip	37 inches

Station	WAXAHACHIE
Distance	18 miles
Jan Temp	35 to 57 F
Apr Temp	54 to 78 F
Jul Temp	73 to 96 F
Oct Temp	56 to 80 F
Annual Precip	38.8 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	2,805	100%
Male	1,404	50.1%
Female	1,401	49.9%
Under 18	809	28.8%
18+	1,996	71.2%
65+	234	8.3%
Median Age	31.4
Average Family Size	3.43
White	1,208	43.1%
African-American	1,047	37.3%
Asian	7	0.2%
American Indian & Alaskan	25	0.9%
Other	433	15.4%
Mixed Race	85	3%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	673	24%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	2,941
Growth	136
Growth %	4.8%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	75.7%
US/American	9.2%
Irish	4.8%
German	3.4%
English	2.2%
Scottish	1.2%
African	0.5%
French (except Basque)	0.4%
Italian	0.4%
Czech	0.4%
Czechoslovakian	0.3%
Dutch	0.3%
European	0.2%
Austrian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Hutchins	2,805	$39,083
Balch Springs	19,375	$38,750
Combine	1,788	$61,563
Desoto	37,646	$66,986
Ferris	2,175	$43,641
Lancaster	25,894	$48,498
Wilmer	3,393	$35,820

Library
Hutchins-Atwell Public Library 300 N Denton St Hutchins, Texas (972) 225-4711

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