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Mitchell

South Dakota · 15,660 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 $45,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,660
+8%since 2000
from 14,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,359 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Mitchell
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,318
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,340
+64%since 2000
from $17,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(13,565)
Black0.8%(121)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(833)
Asian0.6%(101)
Other4.7%(729)
Diversity Score26.7%(4,182)
Diversity Score
27
+586%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, South Dakota?

Mitchell, South Dakota has about 15,660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mitchell, South Dakota earns about $45,318 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, South Dakota?

About 27.8% 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 14.9% 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 1,862 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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