Mitchell County Population

1860–2026

10,709

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Mitchell County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,709+590.55%
202510,650+590.56%
202410,591+480.46%
202310,543-100.09%
202210,553-110.10%
202110,564-270.25%
202010,591+260.25%
201910,565+290.28%
201810,536-80.08%
201710,544-1061.00%

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Mitchell County Demographics

41.9median age

Median age

Female43 yrs
Male40.9 yrs

Adults

8,053
2,290 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults5,763 other adults

Sex

Female 50% · 5,285Male 50% · 5,290

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 106 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Mitchell County Income

$71,365median household income

Median household income

$71,365

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,804

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.5%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Mitchell County Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%60%63%
Never married24%29%18%
Divorced8%7%9%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201