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World Population Review
Mitchell County, Kansas Population 2021
Mitchell County, Kansas's estimated population is 5,717 with a growth rate of -2.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County, Kansas is the 60th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 6,336 and has seen a growth of -9.77% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,717 | -131 | -2.24% |
| 2020 | 5,848 | -131 | -2.19% |
| 2019 | 5,979 | -131 | -2.14% |
| 2018 | 6,110 | -27 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 6,137 | -70 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 6,207 | -87 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 6,294 | 46 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 6,248 | -61 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 6,309 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 6,301 | 17 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 6,284 | -52 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 6,336 | -867 | -12.04% |
| 1990 | 7,203 | -914 | -11.26% |
| 1980 | 8,117 | 107 | 1.34% |
| 1970 | 8,010 | -856 | -9.65% |
| 1960 | 8,866 | -1,454 | -14.09% |
| 1950 | 10,320 | -1,019 | -8.99% |
| 1940 | 11,339 | -1,435 | -11.23% |
| 1930 | 12,774 | -1,112 | -8.01% |
| 1920 | 13,886 | -203 | -1.44% |
| 1910 | 14,089 | -558 | -3.81% |
| 1900 | 14,647 | -390 | -2.59% |
| 1890 | 15,037 | 126 | 0.85% |
| 1880 | 14,911 | 14,426 | 2974.43% |
| 1870 | 485 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-2.24%
County Website
State
Founded
February 26, 1867
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
6,336
Growth Since 2010
-9.77%
Mitchell County, Kansas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,963 | 97.04% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.13% |
Mitchell County, Kansas Population by Race
Mitchell County, Kansas Population Pyramid $2021
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Mitchell County, Kansas Population by Age
Mitchell County, Kansas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,570 | 2.31 | 71.3 |
| Married | 1,242 | 2.94 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 1,016 | 1.36 | 54.6 |
| Female | 253 | 2.85 | 44.7 |
| Male | 59 | 2.83 | 59.3 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Mitchell County, Kansas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 1.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 3.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,260 | 30.36% |
| Some College | 1,075 | 25.90% |
| Associates Degree | 518 | 12.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 734 | 17.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 8.39% |
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Mitchell County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mitchell County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,012 | 3,812 | 1,061 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 96 | 11 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 10 |
| Native American | 14 | ||
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | |
| Black | 5 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.82%.
Mitchell County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
Mitchell County, Kansas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mitchell County, Kansas Language by Age
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Mitchell County, Kansas Language
98.05% of Mitchell County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
Mitchell County, Kansas Language
Mitchell County, Kansas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,631 | 768 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 55 | 39.86% |
| Black | 26 | 25 | 96.15% |
| Native | 44 | 14 | 31.82% |
| Multiple | 68 | 10 | 14.71% |
| Asian | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mitchell County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, Kansas is Black, with 96.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, Kansas is Asian, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.50%.
Mitchell County, Kansas Poverty
Mitchell County, Kansas Poverty Rate by Education
Mitchell County, Kansas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Mitchell County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
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Mitchell County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mitchell County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
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Mitchell County, Kansas Marital Status
Mitchell County, Kansas Veterans by War
Mitchell County, Kansas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 8.87% |
Mitchell County, Kansas Veterans by Race
Mitchell County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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1.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mitchell County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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57.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Mitchell County, Kansas Employment by Age
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Mitchell County, Kansas Employment by Race
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Mitchell County, Kansas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.73% of Mitchell County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 77.41% having been born in Kansas. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Mitchell County, Kansas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990