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Mitchell County

Texas · 8,990 residents · 911.093 sq mi
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Mitchell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,939. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,990
−7%since 2000
from 9,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Mitchell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,939
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,399 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,950
+63%since 2000
from $14,043 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(5,341)
Black12.7%(1,229)
Hispanic / Latino31%(3,009)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.1%(6,994)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(4,328)
Black10.3%(925)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(3,454)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other2.3%(203)
Diversity Score75.9%(6,823)
Segregation Score25%(2,251)
Diversity Score
76
+5%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
Female
39.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell County, Texas?

Mitchell County, Texas has about 8,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mitchell County, Texas earns about $44,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell County, Texas expensive?

In Mitchell County, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell County, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, Texas?

About 11.7% of people in Mitchell County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 974 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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