Demographics
"Hutchinson is one of the hottest small towns in the country offering solid jobs and a healthy median income," according to the April edition of Money Magazine.
Ranking 41st among America's 50 Hottest Little Boomtowns in America, Hutchinson is a computer-aged company town featuring new age manufacturing jobs and high-tech businesses. The City is a wealth of resources for business and individuals and prides itself on its quality of life and global attitude.
Location
County: McLeod
Region: Southwest
Distance from Minneapolis: 55 miles
US Congressional District: 7
MN Legislative District: 18A
MN School District: 423
Demographics
Population:
• 2000: 13,080
• 2005: 13,880
• 2010: 14,600
Age Distribution:
• 28% under the age 20 years
• 21% between 20 and 44 years
• 19% between 45 and 64 years
• 32% over the age of 65 years
Education Level:
• 87% of Hutchinson’s population have progressed to education beyond high school graduation
Transportation
Interstate & State Highway Information:
• Hutchinson is located 48 miles from I-494 and 45 miles from I-94
• MN-15, MN-7, MN-22 intersect in Hutchinson
Air:
• 60 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airpoirt
• 50 miles from St. Could Regional Airport
• 1 mile from K Butler Field (Municipal Airport)
Rail:
• 70 miles from Inter-Modal facility
Infrastructure & Development
Major Employers:
1) Hutchinson Technologies, Inc: 1,791
2) 3M Corporation: 1,700
3) Hutchinson Area Healthcare: 667
4) Hutchinson Schools (ISD-423): 423
5) Wal-Mart: 400
Taxes:
Visit www.ci.hutchinson.mn.us or www.hutchinsoneda.com
Higher Education:
• Ridgewater College (part of the MNSCU system)
• Several first class educational institutions surround (within a 70 miles range) Hutchinson:
- St. Cloud State University (50 miles)
- College of St. Benedict’s (54 miles)
- St. John’s University (54 miles)
- University of Minnesota
- University of St. Thomas
- Mankato State University
Housing:
Hutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
For more demographics information, visit www.mnpro.com.
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