Mitchell County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 5,708 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County, Kansas is the 61st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 6,336 and has seen a growth of -9.91% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,653 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 5,664 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 5,675 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 5,686 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 5,697 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 5,708 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 5,719 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 5,730 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 5,744 | -29 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 5,773 | -194 | -3.25% |
| 2019 | 5,967 | -129 | -2.12% |
| 2018 | 6,096 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 6,132 | -61 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 6,193 | -102 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 6,295 | 47 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 6,248 | -61 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 6,309 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 6,302 | 18 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 6,284 | -52 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 6,336 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,203 | -914 | -11.26% |
| 1980 | 8,117 | 107 | 1.34% |
| 1970 | 8,010 | -856 | -9.65% |
| 1960 | 8,866 | -1,454 | -14.09% |
| 1950 | 10,320 | -1,019 | -8.99% |
| 1940 | 11,339 | -1,435 | -11.23% |
| 1930 | 12,774 | -1,112 | -8.01% |
| 1920 | 13,886 | -203 | -1.44% |
| 1910 | 14,089 | -558 | -3.81% |
| 1900 | 14,647 | -390 | -2.59% |
| 1890 | 15,037 | 126 | 0.85% |
| 1880 | 14,911 | 14,426 | 2974.43% |
| 1870 | 485 | -5,168 | -91.42% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,451 | 93.52% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 110 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,445 | 2.33 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 1,345 | 2.95 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 917 | 1.28 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Female | 114 | 2.96 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Male | 69 | 3.07 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 3.55% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 13.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 749 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 378 | 9.66% |
| High School Graduate | 925 | 23.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 1,157 | 29.58% |
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 | 3,727 | 3,550 | 1,122 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 107 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 4 |
| Black | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,911 | $62,222 | $38,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,842 | $0 | $50,729 |
| High School Graduate | $36,765 | $47,298 | $20,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $47,727 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,048 | $47,008 | $38,310 |
| Some College | $38,676 | $37,039 | $38,894 |
$41,048
Average Earnings
$47,008
Average Male
$38,310
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.15% of Mitchell County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 3.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,286 | 762 | 14.42% |
| Multiple | 202 | 64 | 31.68% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 25 | 12.95% |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 75% |
15.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.44%
Male Poverty Rate
14.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, Kansas is Black, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mitchell County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 12.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.48% |
| High School | 13.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.65% |
| Some College | 8.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,229 | $88,325 |
| Households | $63,008 | $76,546 |
| Married Families | $84,261 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $56,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
349
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 206 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 8.01% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 11.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
70.8%
Born in Mitchell County, Kansas
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
99.18% of Mitchell County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 70.8% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.