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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mitchell

Indiana · 4,567 residents · 3.594 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,559. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,567
−2%since 1990
from 4,669 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,271 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,299 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+4%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mitchell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,559
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,894
+48%since 1990
from $9,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(4,636)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(39)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.8%(177)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,476)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(100)
2
−42%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mitchell, Indiana?

Mitchell, Indiana has about 4,567 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Indiana?

The typical household in Mitchell, Indiana earns about $28,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, Indiana expensive?

In Mitchell, Indiana, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Indiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Indiana?

About 16.9% of people in Mitchell, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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