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Oregon · 144 residents (2025 est.) · 1.278 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,891. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $225,000. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−25%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+36%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:144 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
611021431842251990201020202024Mitchell
2024127
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,891
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,458
+76%since 2000
from $13,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+75%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+98%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(13)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(17)
Diversity Score29%(37)
Diversity Score
29
+37%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.8 min
−89%since 2000
from 36.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% 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
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, Oregon?

Mitchell, Oregon has about 127 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, Oregon?

The typical household in Mitchell, Oregon earns about $42,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, Oregon expensive?

In Mitchell, Oregon, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, Oregon?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, Oregon?

About 14.2% of people in Mitchell, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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