Panhandle Times

Of the 20,801 citizens living in Hutchinson County in 2021, 90% said they were only one race, while 10% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Hutchinson County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 80.6% or 16,774 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Hutchinson County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 10.9%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Hutchinson County.

	Estimated Total
White	16,774
Multiracial	2,087
Some Other Race	876
African American	463
American Indian or Alaska Native	382
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	114
Asian	105

Source: US Census Bureau