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Mitchell Heights

West Virginia · 314 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Mitchell Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,900. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+4%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
−3%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2353274205126041990201020202024Mitchell Heights
2024385
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,406
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,278
+4%since 2000
from $39,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−60%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

Mitchell Heights, West Virginia has about 314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia earns about $66,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell Heights, West Virginia expensive?

In Mitchell Heights, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia?

About 5.5% of people in Mitchell Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell Heights, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell Heights, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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