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Mitchell

Nebraska · 1,513 residents (2025 est.) · 0.671 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
1,962
+7%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,924 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,513 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mitchell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,150
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,710 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,155
+90%since 2000
from $14,286 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−13%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,397)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(404)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26%(511)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(196)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,258)
Diversity Score
64
+43%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Nebraska?

Mitchell, Nebraska has about 1,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Mitchell, Nebraska earns about $54,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, Nebraska expensive?

In Mitchell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Nebraska?

About 11.1% of people in Mitchell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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