As of 2026 the population of Mitchell County is 5,787. The population is expected to shrink to 5,778 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.03%.
The median age of Mitchell County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Mitchell County is 18.6, meaning that there is a 19% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Mitchell County is $93,911 and projected to be $106,376 in 2031. Per capita income is $41,436, projected to be $47,019 in 2031. 3.46% of households – 200 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $991,642 and the average disposable income is $69,589.
There are 3,113 housing units in Mitchell County; 1,902 are owner-occupied, 647 are rented, and 564 are vacant. The average home value is $186,537, with 97 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,046 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 457 businesses in Mitchell County, employing 5,177 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,767 age 16 and above. 248 workers commute into Mitchell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,516 residents both live and work in/around Mitchell County. The average travel time is 13.6 minutes. 26.15% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,147 drive alone, 181 carpool, and 62 take public transportation. 147 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 230 residents work from home.
1,089 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 628 have associates degrees, 738 have bachelor’s degrees, and 381 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
