Mitchell County's estimated 2026 population is 15,084 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County is the 87th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 15,511 and has seen a growth of -2.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 92.13% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.13%)
Two or more races (3.84%)
Other race (2.47%)
Black or African American (0.79%)
Asian (0.42%)
Native American (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,794 | 92.13% |
| Two or more races | 575 | 3.84% |
| Other race | 370 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mitchell County's average per capita income is $41,962. Household income levels show a median of $58,089. The poverty rate stands at 12.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,950 | - |
| Families | $72,303 | $89,321 |
| Households | $58,089 | $74,236 |
| Non Families | $28,064 | $45,839 |
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