Mitchell is a city located in Davison County South Dakota. Mitchell has a 2024 population of 15,607. Mitchell is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Mitchell is $70,637 with a poverty rate of 17.63%. The median age in Mitchell is 39.3 years: 36.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mitchell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,147 | 90.36% |
| Native American | 657 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 377 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 224 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,003 | 2.11 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 3,405 | 1.12 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 2,731 | 2.93 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 619 | 3.37 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 248 | 3.49 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 5.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,254 | 11.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,129 | 19.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 3,591 | 33.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 2,240 | 21.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,754 | 9,050 | 2,446 |
| Hispanic | 363 | 268 | 148 |
| Native American | 317 | 278 | 6 |
| Other Race | 220 | 125 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 153 | 28 |
| Asian | 83 | 53 | 0 |
| Black | 68 | 25 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 56.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,487 | $56,107 | $44,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,500 | $51,957 | $67,813 |
| High School Graduate | $34,087 | $36,695 | $25,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,633 | $45,066 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,734 | $45,069 | $33,411 |
| Some College | $35,081 | $46,703 | $29,688 |
$38,734
Average Earnings
$45,069
Average Male
$33,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.32% of Mitchell residents speak only English, while 3.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,315 | 1,921 | 14.43% |
| Native | 600 | 495 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 269 | 41.07% |
| Multiple | 318 | 75 | 23.58% |
| Other | 220 | 74 | 33.64% |
| Black | 65 | 43 | 66.15% |
17.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.11%
Male Poverty Rate
17.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mitchell is Native, with 82.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mitchell is White, with 14.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.89% |
| High School | 14.93% |
| Some College | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 70.15% |
| Female Employed | 14.86% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,343 | $95,291 |
| Households | $51,763 | $70,637 |
| Married Families | $89,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,171 | $43,122 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
944
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 307 |
| Second Gulf War | 204 |
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 281 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 108 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 8.35% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.86% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.62%
Born in Mitchell
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
98.22% of Mitchell residents were born in the United States, with 73.62% having been born in South Dakota. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,537 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 15,551 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 15,565 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 15,579 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 15,593 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 15,607 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 15,621 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 15,611 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 15,610 | -53 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 15,663 | -80 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 15,743 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 15,734 | -32 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 15,766 | -54 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 15,820 | 109 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 15,711 | -45 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 15,756 | 128 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 15,628 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 15,640 | 183 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 15,457 | 192 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 15,265 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,558 | 760 | 5.51% |
| 1990 | 13,798 | -118 | -0.85% |
| 1980 | 13,916 | 491 | 3.66% |
| 1970 | 13,425 | 870 | 6.93% |
| 1960 | 12,555 | 432 | 3.56% |
| 1950 | 12,123 | 1,490 | 14.01% |
| 1940 | 10,633 | -309 | -2.82% |
| 1930 | 10,942 | 2,464 | 29.06% |
| 1920 | 8,478 | 1,963 | 30.13% |
| 1910 | 6,515 | 2,460 | 60.67% |
| 1900 | 4,055 | -11,482 | -73.9% |