Mitchell County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,431, reflecting a -2.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mitchell County is the 96th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 23,502 and has grown -17.32% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 16,235 adults, (3,923 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell County.
Female: 10,449 (49.6%)
Male: 10,609 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 46.21% White, 45.26% Black or African American, 4.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,730 | 46.21% |
| Black or African American | 9,531 | 45.26% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 872 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.01% |
Mitchell County 's average per capita income is $40,456. Household income levels show a median of $57,613. The poverty rate stands at 23.44%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,708 | - |
| Families | $68,057 | $77,962 |
| Households | $57,613 | $67,473 |
| Non Families | $34,926 | $47,119 |
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