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Mitchell

County:
Davison County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.525
State:
South Dakota

Mitchell is a city located in Davison County, South Dakota. Mitchell has a 2026 population of 15,594. It is also the county seat of Davison County. Mitchell is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,675 in 2020.

The median household income in Mitchell is $58,620 with a poverty rate of 12.54%. The median age in Mitchell is 39.6 years: 37.4 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males.

15.6K
Total Population
1,353
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.08%
Growth

Mitchell Population

Mitchell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,594-13-0.08%
202515,607-14-0.09%
202415,621-52-0.33%
202315,673-44-0.28%
202215,717940.6%
202115,623-52-0.33%
202015,67540.03%
201915,74390.06%
201815,734-32-0.2%
201715,766-54-0.34%
201615,8201090.69%
201515,711-45-0.29%
201415,7561280.82%
201315,628-12-0.08%
201215,6401831.18%
201115,4571921.26%
201015,265110.07%
200014,5587605.51%
199013,798-118-0.85%
198013,9164913.66%
197013,4258706.93%
196012,5554323.56%
195012,1231,49014.01%
194010,633-309-2.82%
193010,9422,46429.06%
19208,4781,96330.13%
19106,5152,46060.67%
19004,05500%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 37.4 years

Mitchell Adults

There are 12,182 adults, (3,453 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,974 (51%)
Male: 7,675 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mitchell includes 89.6% White, 4.96% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,02289.6%
Native American7764.96%
Two or more races5783.69%
Asian990.63%
Other race970.62%
Black or African American770.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3111.99%
Two or more races2981.9%
Native American1751.12%
Other race970.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,71187.62%
Native American6013.84%
Two or more races2801.79%
Asian990.63%
Black or African American770.49%

Mitchell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mitchell 's average per capita income is $42,096. Household income levels show a median of $58,620. The poverty rate stands at 12.54%.

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$92,093-
Families$86,934$105,559
Households$58,620$79,513
Non Families$36,025$47,300

$42,096

Average Income

$58,620

Median Household Income

12.54%

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)