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Mitchell

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.594
State:
Indiana

Mitchell is a city located in Lawrence County, Indiana. Mitchell has a 2026 population of 3,986. Mitchell is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,920 in 2020.

The median household income in Mitchell is $48,930 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median age in Mitchell is 38.3 years: 35 years for males, and 44.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

4K
Total Population
1,109
Density (mi²)
11 0.28%
Growth

Mitchell Population

Mitchell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,986110.28%
20253,975110.28%
20243,964240.61%
20233,940-1-0.03%
20223,941150.38%
20213,92660.15%
20203,920-1-0.03%
20194,260-22-0.51%
20184,282150.35%
20174,26750.12%
20164,262-3-0.07%
20154,265-19-0.44%
20144,284-28-0.65%
20134,312-24-0.55%
20124,336-3-0.07%
20114,339-2-0.05%
20104,341-9-0.21%
20004,567-102-2.18%
19904,669280.6%
19804,64154913.42%
19704,09254015.2%
19603,5523079.46%
19503,245-148-4.36%
19403,3931675.18%
19303,2262016.64%
19203,025-413-12.01%
19103,43800%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 35 years

Mitchell Adults

There are 2,992 adults, (554 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,116 (53.7%)
Male: 1,821 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mitchell includes 87.27% White, 4.85% Asian, 3.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,43687.27%
Asian1914.85%
Two or more races1373.48%
Other race1333.38%
Native American230.58%
Black or African American170.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1333.38%
Two or more races461.17%
Native American170.43%
Black or African American170.43%
White20.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,43487.22%
Asian1914.85%
Two or more races912.31%
Native American60.15%

Mitchell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mitchell 's average per capita income is $34,310. Household income levels show a median of $48,930. The poverty rate stands at 20.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,662-
Families$64,033$88,535
Households$48,930$68,504
Non Families$26,510$31,993

$34,310

Average Income

$48,930

Median Household Income

20.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)