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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mitchell

Nebraska · 1,774 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,000. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,774
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,644 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mitchell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,710 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,990
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,286 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$299
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
65.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
1.8
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(290)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other7.2%(127)
Diversity Score42.7%(757)
43
−5%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.3%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mitchell, Nebraska?

Mitchell, Nebraska has about 1,774 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Mitchell, Nebraska earns about $18,000 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Nebraska?

About 11.2% 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 21.1% of people in Mitchell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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