Mitchell County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13205 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,058 | — | #1,817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,613 | -23.3% | #2,296 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,000 | -62.4% | #2,900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $797 | -31.5% | #2,118 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | +86.0% | #2,927 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mitchell County has a population of 21,058, making it the #1,817 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mitchell County is $57,613, ranking #2,296 out of 3,222 counties — 23.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Mitchell County is $106,000 (-62.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $797/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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82.1% of residents in Mitchell County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.4% below the national rate.
About Mitchell County, Georgia
Mitchell County, Georgia has a total population of 21,058, making it the 1,817th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mitchell County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mitchell County is $57,613, which ranks #2,296 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Mitchell County is $106,000, 62.4% below the national median. Renters in Mitchell County pay a median gross rent of $797 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mitchell County, 14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Mitchell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (45.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).
All data for Mitchell County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.