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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mitchell

Iowa · 184 residents · 0.564 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,607. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

184
+19%vs 2000
vs 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
326 / sq mi
+19%vs 2000
vs 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−17%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
821151481802131990201020202024Mitchell
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,607
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,809
−50%vs 2000
vs $15,768 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
97.4%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
2.6% rent
1.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
3
−43%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.2%
−24.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mitchell, Iowa?

Mitchell, Iowa has about 184 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Iowa?

The typical household in Mitchell, Iowa earns about $16,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, Iowa expensive?

In Mitchell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,800.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Iowa?

About 14.7% of people in Mitchell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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