Mitchell County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,575 | — | #2,448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,365 | -5.0% | #1,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,522 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,100 | -37.9% | #1,703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | -36.5% | #2,539 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.9% | #679 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mitchell County has a population of 10,575, making it the #2,448 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mitchell County is $71,365, ranking #1,096 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Mitchell County is $175,100 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $738/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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92.6% of residents in Mitchell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa has a total population of 10,575, making it the 2,448th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mitchell County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mitchell County is $71,365, which ranks #1,096 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Mitchell County is $175,100, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Mitchell County pay a median gross rent of $738 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mitchell County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Mitchell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Mitchell County, Iowa 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.