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Mitchellville

Iowa · 2,254 residents · 2.522 sq mi
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Mitchellville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,254
+31%since 2000
from 1,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mitchellville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,465
−6%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,659)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,017)
Black5.8%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(55)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other4.7%(105)
Diversity Score29.6%(668)
Diversity Score
30
+412%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
64.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchellville, Iowa?

Mitchellville, Iowa has about 2,254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchellville, Iowa?

The typical household in Mitchellville, Iowa earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchellville, Iowa expensive?

In Mitchellville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchellville, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchellville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchellville, Iowa?

About 15.7% of people in Mitchellville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchellville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchellville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 608 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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