Geography of Hutchinson County
Small towns and open country define Hutchinson County. Its 19,633 residents are spread across 887 square miles, giving the county a density typical of rural Texas.
It lies in the West Texas region at about 35.84° N, 101.35° W and is 169th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Hutchinson County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Amarillo (about 50 miles away in a straight line) and Lubbock (about 159 miles).
West Texas is a land of long horizons: rolling plains, mesas and desert grassland where cotton farms, cattle ranches and the oilfields of the Permian Basin are the main sources of work. Distances between towns are measured in hours, not minutes.
For a broader view of how Hutchinson County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from Hutchinson County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Stinnett is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Stinnett combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Hutchinson County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Hutchinson County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.