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Mitchell County

Iowa · 10,776 residents · 469.256 sq mi
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Mitchell County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
10,776
−1%since 2000
from 10,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(665)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(723)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.3%(790)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.9%(744)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.4%(479)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.1%(976)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.5%(1,131)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.3%(1,645)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.9%(1,281)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.5%(1,026)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.8%(838)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over4.4%(478)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,506
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,843 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,820
+36%since 2000
from $16,809 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mitchell County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(10,752)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(63)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,564)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(110)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0.3%(37)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(71)
Panamanian0.1%(6)
Cuban0%(1)
Ancestry
German53.2%(5,742)
Norwegian15.2%(1,640)
Irish12.3%(1,332)
English8.4%(902)
American7.1%(771)
Dutch2.3%(245)
Czech1.9%(205)
French1.9%(205)
Danish1.7%(183)
Swedish1.6%(176)
Scottish1.5%(162)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(115)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1%(110)
Italian0.9%(97)
Arab0.8%(85)
Polish0.6%(65)
Palestinian0.4%(42)
Belgian0.3%(33)
British0.3%(29)
Finnish0.2%(20)
Welsh0.1%(16)
Greek0.1%(12)
Hungarian0.1%(7)
Russian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(1,231)
Married60.7%(2,586)
Widowed3.2%(136)
Divorced7.2%(305)
Women 15+
Never married18%(767)
Married62.8%(2,671)
Widowed10.4%(442)
Divorced8.7%(370)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, Iowa?

Mitchell County, Iowa has about 10,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mitchell County, Iowa earns about $48,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell County, Iowa expensive?

In Mitchell County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Mitchell County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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