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Mitchell

Illinois · 1,092 residents · 0.559 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,450. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,092
+29%since 2023
from 847 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,953 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 1,515 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−13%since 2023
from 50.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7829781K1K2K201020202024Mitchell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,450
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,620
−12%since 2023
from $52,754 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
−9%since 2023
from 0.587 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(748)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score26.3%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(959)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(50)
Diversity Score27.7%(302)
Diversity Score
28
+5%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−5%since 2023
from 28.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Female
46.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Illinois?

Mitchell, Illinois has about 1,092 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Illinois?

The typical household in Mitchell, Illinois earns about $60,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, Illinois expensive?

In Mitchell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $110,500.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Illinois?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Illinois?

About 1.8% of people in Mitchell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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