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Mitchell County

Kansas · 5,796 residents · 701.792 sq mi
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Mitchell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,136 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,100. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,796
−16%since 2000
from 6,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+12%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,375
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,117
+48%since 2000
from $17,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,732)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(61)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(288)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,436)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(157)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.7%(96)
Diversity Score12%(696)
Segregation Score5.5%(319)
Diversity Score
12
+189%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, Kansas?

Mitchell County, Kansas has about 5,796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mitchell County, Kansas earns about $47,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell County, Kansas expensive?

In Mitchell County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, Kansas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, Kansas?

About 13.6% of people in Mitchell County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,407 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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