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Mitchell

Illinois · 1,356 residents · 0.559 sq mi
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Mitchell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,356
+5%vs 2011
vs 1,287 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,426 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 2,302 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−11%vs 2011
vs 46.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7829781K1K2K201020202024Mitchell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,885
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,920 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,962
+1%vs 2011
vs $25,795 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.237 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $94,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,236)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.6%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,270)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(38)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(146)
Diversity Score
11
+12%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 21.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
47.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Illinois?

Mitchell, Illinois has about 1,356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Illinois?

The typical household in Mitchell, Illinois earns about $52,885 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 $95,300.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Illinois?

About 10.9% 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 1.2% of people in Mitchell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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