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Mitchell

Indiana · 3,933 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 $43,598. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,933
−14%since 2000
from 4,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mitchell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,598
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,467
+47%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,476)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,664)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(105)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(334)
Diversity Score
9
+287%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Indiana?

Mitchell, Indiana has about 3,933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Indiana?

The typical household in Mitchell, Indiana earns about $43,598 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Indiana?

About 12.1% 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 17.0% 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 736 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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