Geography of Hutchinson County
Hutchinson County sits at roughly 35.84° N and 101.35° W in the West Texas region of Texas, spanning 887 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Stinnett, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 19,633 residents across 887 square miles, Hutchinson County has a population density of about 22.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Stinnett
Stinnett serves as the seat of government for Hutchinson County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Hutchinson County was established in 1876 and was named for Andrew Hutchinson, an early settler and attorney. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Hutchinson County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hutchinson County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Hutchinson County, Texas located?+
Hutchinson County is located in the West Texas region of Texas at approximately 35.840° N, 101.355° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48233. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hutchinson County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hutchinson County in square miles?+
Hutchinson County covers approximately 887 square miles of land in the West Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 169th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Hutchinson County, Texas?+
Hutchinson County has a population of approximately 19,633 residents. With 887 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 22.1 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Hutchinson County the 125th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hutchinson County?+
Stinnett is the county seat of Hutchinson County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Andrew Hutchinson, an early settler and attorney. Hutchinson County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hutchinson County are located in Stinnett.
Which Texas counties border Hutchinson County?+
Hutchinson County shares borders with Moore, Hansford, Roberts, and Carson counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the West Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Hutchinson County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hutchinson County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Hutchinson County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Hutchinson County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hutchinson County is 48233, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 233. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.