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Mitchell

Iowa · 155 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 $27,000. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 29 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−16%since 1990
from 184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
275 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 326 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+20%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
821151481802131990201020202024Mitchell
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,768
+102%since 1990
from $7,809 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$225
US average: $602
88.2%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 97.4% in 1990
11.8% rent
1.8
+12%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(7)
5
+77%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+24.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mitchell, Iowa?

Mitchell, Iowa has about 155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Iowa?

The typical household in Mitchell, Iowa earns about $27,000 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 $48,600, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

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 12.6% of people in Mitchell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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