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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mitchell

South Dakota · 14,558 residents · 11.525 sq mi
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Mitchell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,558
+6%since 1990
from 13,798 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,263 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,197 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Mitchell
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,308
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,888
+74%since 1990
from $10,272 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
43.5% rent
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(13,476)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(30)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score6.2%(860)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(13,879)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(112)
Asian0.5%(66)
Diversity Score3.9%(567)
4
−38%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 10.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, South Dakota?

Mitchell, South Dakota has about 14,558 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mitchell, South Dakota earns about $31,308 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, South Dakota?

About 21.5% 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 12.8% 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 760 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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