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Mitchell, SD · 3 counties · 25,913 residents (2025 est.) · 1,439.457 sq mi
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Mitchell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,351. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,808
+5%since 2000
from 24,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,913 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Mitchell
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,366
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,410 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,926
+116%since 2000
from $17,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+3%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,351
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,733 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+49%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(23,731)
Black0.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(160)
Asian0.4%(94)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(767)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(22,942)
Black0.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,188)
Asian0.4%(99)
Other5.6%(1,434)
Diversity Score25.6%(6,598)
Segregation Score22.6%(5,844)
Diversity Score
26
+718%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
−20%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MitchellCENTRAL15,756
What's inside

3 component counties

Davison CountyCENTRAL20,069Hanson County3,456Sanborn County2,388
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mitchell, SD?

Mitchell, SD has about 25,808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, SD?

The typical household in Mitchell, SD earns about $69,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mitchell, SD expensive?

In Mitchell, SD, the median home is worth about $197,351, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, SD?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell, SD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mitchell, SD?

About 10.4% of people in Mitchell, SD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mitchell, SD grown since 1990?

Yes, Mitchell, SD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,478 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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