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Mitchell

South Dakota · 15,756 residents (2025 est.) · 11.525 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,200.

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
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,649
+7%since 2000
from 14,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,756 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Mitchell
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,620
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,512
+110%since 2000
from $17,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+2%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(13,879)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(112)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(13,711)
Black0.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(881)
Asian0.6%(99)
Other5.6%(881)
Diversity Score28.2%(4,420)
Diversity Score
28
+625%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, South Dakota?

Mitchell, South Dakota has about 15,649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, South Dakota?

The typical household in Mitchell, South Dakota earns about $58,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, South Dakota expensive?

In Mitchell, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $192,200, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, South Dakota?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, South Dakota?

About 12.5% of people in Mitchell, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,851 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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