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Mitchell County

Georgia · 23,498 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 $36,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,498
−2%since 2000
from 23,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Mitchell County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,198
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,581 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,322
+25%since 2000
from $13,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(11,746)
Black47.7%(11,423)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(491)
Asian0.3%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(15,630)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(10,894)
Black47.6%(11,185)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,028)
Asian0.5%(120)
Other0.9%(214)
Diversity Score69.3%(16,282)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, Georgia?

Mitchell County, Georgia has about 23,498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mitchell County, Georgia earns about $36,198 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, Georgia?

About 9.6% 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 22.2% 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 3,223 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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