Hutto, Texas facts for kids
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Hutto, Texas
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Downtown Hutto
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Location of Hutto, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.39 sq mi (32.09 km2) |
| • Land | 12.35 sq mi (31.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
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| • Total | 27,577 |
| • Density | 2,170.9453/sq mi (838.20668/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78634
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| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-35624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1359869 |
| Website | Official Website: http://www.huttotx.gov/ |
Hutto is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Austin–Round Rock area. In 2024, about 42,326 people lived there. Hutto is well-known for its unique mascot: the hippo!
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History of Hutto, Texas
Hutto was started in 1855. It was named after John Hutto, who owned the land where the International-Great Northern Railroad built its tracks. The railroad called the stop "Hutto Station."
In 1876, James Hutto sold some land to the Texas Land Company of New York. This land was used to create the town site and the railroad path. Many early families, like the Carpenters and Johnsons, settled here. Swedish and German immigrants also came to the area. They built farms and ranches in Hutto.
Hutto's Unique Hippo Mascot
Hutto's mascot is a hippo! This fun symbol comes from a local story that began in 1915. A circus train stopped in Hutto to let its animals eat. One of the hippos got loose and ran toward Cottonwood Creek. This caused the train to be delayed. Luckily, the hippo was eventually guided back onto the train.
Geography of Hutto
Hutto is located in Texas. It is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Round Rock. It is also about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Austin.
The city covers a total area of about 7.75 square miles (20.1 km2). All of this area is land.
Population and People of Hutto
Hutto has grown a lot over the years. In 1920, only 571 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 27,577 people. This shows how much the city has expanded.
In 2020, there were 8,106 households in Hutto. About 6,219 of these were families. The average household had about 3.14 people. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The median age in the city was 29 years old.
Education in Hutto
Hutto has a good education system. The city is served by the Hutto Independent School District.
Public Schools in Hutto
Hutto has several schools for students of all ages:
- Hutto High School
- Hutto Ninth Grade Center
- Hutto Middle School
- Farley Middle School
- Gus Almquist Middle School
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary
- Hutto Elementary
- Nadine Johnson Elementary
- Ray Elementary
- Legacy Early College High School
- Veterans Hill Elementary
- Howard Norman Elementary
- Kerley Elementary
Higher Education Opportunities
Hutto is also home to the Eastern Williamson County Higher Education Center. This center works with different colleges. It partners with Temple Junior College, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, and Texas State Technical College. This provides more learning chances for older students.
Images for kids
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Downtown Hutto before cars
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A hippo, Hutto's mascot
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Hutto High School
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See also
In Spanish: Hutto (Texas) para niños
