Mitchell County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,992 | — | #2,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,602 | -23.3% | #2,297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.0 years | +23.4% | #364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $220,100 | -21.9% | #1,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | -30.1% | #2,011 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.5% | #1,509 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mitchell County has a population of 14,992, making it the #2,163 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mitchell County is $57,602, ranking #2,297 out of 3,222 counties — 23.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Mitchell County is $220,100 (-21.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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90.7% of residents in Mitchell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County, North Carolina has a total population of 14,992, making it the 2,163rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mitchell County is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mitchell County is $57,602, which ranks #2,297 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Mitchell County is $220,100, 21.9% below the national median. Renters in Mitchell County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mitchell County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Mitchell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Mitchell County, North Carolina 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.