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Mitchell Micro

Mitchell, SD · 3 counties · 24,555 residents · 1,439.457 sq mi
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Mitchell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,410. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,733.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,555
+5%since 1990
from 23,330 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+6%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Mitchell
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,410
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,774 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,529
+76%since 1990
from $9,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,733
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,972 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
34.1% rent
1.9
+20%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(22,973)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(48)
Asian0.1%(31)
Diversity Score4.3%(997)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(23,731)
Black0.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(160)
Asian0.4%(94)
Diversity Score3.1%(767)
3
−27%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.3 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, SD?

Mitchell, SD has about 24,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, SD?

The typical household in Mitchell, SD earns about $33,410 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 $63,733, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, SD?

About 18.8% 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 12.5% 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 1,225 residents, a change of about 5 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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