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Mitchellville

Iowa · 2,485 residents · 2.522 sq mi
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Mitchellville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,365. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,485
+45%since 2000
from 1,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mitchellville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,728
+22%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,142)
Black4.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(102)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4%(99)
Diversity Score30.6%(760)
Diversity Score
31
+429%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
61.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchellville, Iowa?

Mitchellville, Iowa has about 2,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchellville, Iowa?

The typical household in Mitchellville, Iowa earns about $68,365 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 $140,400, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchellville, Iowa?

About 11.1% 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 6.7% 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 839 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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