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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mitchell County

North Carolina · 15,687 residents · 221.251 sq mi
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Mitchell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,508. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,400. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

15,687
+9%since 1990
from 14,433 in 1990
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+8%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K15K16K1990201020202024Mitchell County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,508
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,554 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,933
+56%since 1990
from $10,219 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
19.2% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(14,373)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(41)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score1.7%(251)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(15,210)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2%(311)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score5.9%(927)
6
+240%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

Mitchell County, North Carolina has about 15,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mitchell County, North Carolina earns about $30,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell County, North Carolina expensive?

In Mitchell County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of people in Mitchell County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,254 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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