Mitchell County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,779 | — | #2,829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,246 | -14.5% | #1,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $133,800 | -52.5% | #2,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $604 | -48.1% | #3,047 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.2% | #1,322 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mitchell County has a population of 5,779, making it the #2,829 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mitchell County is $64,246, ranking #1,686 out of 3,222 counties — 14.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 0.1%.
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The median home value in Mitchell County is $133,800 (-52.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $604/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.0%.
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93.0% of residents in Mitchell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County, Kansas has a total population of 5,779, making it the 2,829th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mitchell County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mitchell County is $64,246, which ranks #1,686 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1%.
The median home value in Mitchell County is $133,800, 52.5% below the national median. Renters in Mitchell County pay a median gross rent of $604 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mitchell County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.2 min.
Mitchell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Mitchell County, Kansas 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.