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Mitchell Micro

Mitchell, SD · 3 counties · 25,190 residents · 1,439.457 sq mi
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Mitchell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,647.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,190
+3%since 2000
from 24,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Mitchell
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,755
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,446
+28%since 2000
from $17,529 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,647
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,733 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(23,871)
Black0.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(337)
Asian0.4%(106)
Other2.9%(739)
Diversity Score12%(3,028)
Diversity Score
12
+285%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 25,190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, SD?

The typical household in Mitchell, SD earns about $42,755 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 $101,647, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Mitchell, SD?

About 20.6% 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 13.7% 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 1,860 residents, a change of about 8 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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