Mitchell County, North Carolina Population 2022
Mitchell County, North Carolina's estimated population is 14,868 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County, North Carolina is the 88th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 15,512 and has seen a growth of -4.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 4,705 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 9,435 | 4,730 | 100.53% |
| 1890 | 12,807 | 3,372 | 35.74% |
| 1900 | 15,221 | 2,414 | 18.85% |
| 1910 | 17,245 | 2,024 | 13.30% |
| 1920 | 11,278 | -5,967 | -34.60% |
| 1930 | 13,962 | 2,684 | 23.80% |
| 1940 | 15,980 | 2,018 | 14.45% |
| 1950 | 15,143 | -837 | -5.24% |
| 1960 | 13,906 | -1,237 | -8.17% |
| 1970 | 13,447 | -459 | -3.30% |
| 1980 | 14,428 | 981 | 7.30% |
| 1990 | 14,433 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 15,512 | 1,079 | 7.48% |
| 2011 | 15,356 | -156 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 15,330 | -26 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 15,282 | -48 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 15,174 | -108 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 15,071 | -103 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 14,996 | -75 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 14,992 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 14,996 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 14,964 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 14,932 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 14,900 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 14,868 | -32 | -0.21% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,322 | 95.74% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 102 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 409 | 2.73% |
Mitchell County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,402 | 2.28 | 79.6 |
| Married | 3,279 | 2.81 | 89.1 |
| Male | 179 | 2.13 | 91.6 |
| Female | 616 | 3.68 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 2,328 | 1.19 | 72.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 657 | 5.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 870 | 7.80% |
| High School Graduate | 3,381 | 30.31% |
| Some College | 2,708 | 24.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,633 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 831 | 7.45% |
Mitchell County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 116 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 436 | 257 | 120 |
| White | 10,549 | 9,214 | 2,284 |
| Other Race | 61 | 36 | 7 |
| Native American | 71 | 71 | |
| Black | 7 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.44%.
$35,908
Average Earnings
$40,197
Average Male
$32,436
Average Female
Mitchell County, North Carolina Language by Age
Mitchell County, North Carolina Language
94.09% of Mitchell County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
Mitchell County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 18 | 11 | 61.11% |
| Native | 77 | 29 | 37.66% |
| Hispanic | 848 | 262 | 30.90% |
| White | 13,406 | 1,469 | 10.96% |
| Other | 27 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 386 | 96 | 24.87% |
12.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.78%
Male Poverty Rate
13.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mitchell County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, North Carolina is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 24.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.21%.
Mitchell County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Mitchell County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Mitchell County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mitchell County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 7.36% |
| Black | 4 | 19.05% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 18.27% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.16% |
Mitchell County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
12.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.80%
Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina
96.00%
Native Born
4.00%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.00% of Mitchell County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 64.80% having been born in North Carolina. 3.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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