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Mitchell

Georgia · 166 residents (2025 est.) · 1.478 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has declined 3% since 2000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−3%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+4%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1081562042523001990201020202024Mitchell
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,568
+47%since 2000
from $18,103 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−14%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
2.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−67.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(145)
Black16.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(148)
Black11.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.2%(42)
Diversity Score
25
−26%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
31.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Georgia?

Mitchell, Georgia has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Georgia?

The typical household in Mitchell, Georgia earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Georgia?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Georgia?

About 3.6% of people in Mitchell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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