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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mitchell County

Georgia · 23,932 residents · 512.158 sq mi
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Mitchell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,581. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,932
+18%since 1990
from 20,275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,581
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,926 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,042
+57%since 1990
from $8,327 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
28.0% rent
2.1
−4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(10,423)
Black47.9%(9,714)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(182)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score64.4%(13,047)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(11,746)
Black47.7%(11,423)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(491)
Asian0.3%(61)
Diversity Score65.3%(15,630)
65
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, Georgia?

Mitchell County, Georgia has about 23,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell County, Georgia?

The typical household in Mitchell County, Georgia earns about $26,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell County, Georgia expensive?

In Mitchell County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, Georgia?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, Georgia?

About 26.4% of people in Mitchell County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,657 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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