Mitchell County is a county of 15,579 people in North Carolina. The median age is 45.7, about 9 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The typical home is worth $105,000. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 2%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17.1%(162)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)11%(104)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.5%(402)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.7%(82)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.1%(10)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 946 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
Mitchell County, North Carolina has about 15,579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Mitchell County, North Carolina earns about $32,743 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.
How educated are people in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
About 14.4% 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 16.8% 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 1,146 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.
