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Mitchell

Nebraska · 1,548 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 $46,411. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,548
−15%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,307 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mitchell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,411
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,869
+88%since 2000
from $14,286 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(1,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(389)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other6%(93)
Diversity Score57.9%(897)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Nebraska?

Mitchell, Nebraska has about 1,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Mitchell, Nebraska earns about $46,411 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Nebraska?

About 14.6% 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 12.6% of people in Mitchell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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