As of 2025 the population of Mitchell County is 5,794. The population is expected to shrink to 5,593 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.70%.
The median age of Mitchell County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Mitchell County is 17.9, meaning that there is a 18% 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 $80,696 and projected to be $87,415 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,345, projected to be $38,191 in 2030. 2.47% of households – 143 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $708,012 and the average disposable income is $60,766.
There are 3,125 housing units in Mitchell County; 1,869 are owner-occupied, 666 are rented, and 590 are vacant. The average home value is $176,430, with 225 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,088 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 455 businesses in Mitchell County, employing 4,611 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,680 age 16 and above. 236 workers commute into Mitchell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,441 residents both live and work in/around Mitchell County. The average travel time is 13.6 minutes. 23.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,094 drive alone, 182 carpool, and 44 take public transportation. 117 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 243 residents work from home.
1,074 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 562 have associates degrees, 748 have bachelor’s degrees, and 334 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
