Mitchell County's estimated 2026 population is 19,431 with a growth rate of -2.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County is the 96th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 23,502 and has seen a growth of -17.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 47.22% White, 46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (47.22%)
Black or African American (46%)
Two or more races (3.65%)
Other race (2.8%)
Native American (0.32%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,124 | 47.22% |
| Black or African American | 9,862 | 46% |
| Two or more races | 782 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 601 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mitchell County's average per capita income is $39,034. Household income levels show a median of $51,908. The poverty rate stands at 25.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,158 | - |
| Families | $64,286 | $74,886 |
| Households | $51,908 | $64,690 |
| Non Families | $32,079 | $44,126 |
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