Mitchell County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48335 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,018 | — | #2,559 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,550 | -19.4% | #2,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.7 years | -5.7% | #2,790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,800 | -69.6% | #3,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $524 | -54.9% | #3,150 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.5% | #1,707 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mitchell County has a population of 9,018, making it the #2,559 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Mitchell County is $60,550, ranking #2,036 out of 3,222 counties — 19.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Mitchell County is $85,800 (-69.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $524/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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82.5% of residents in Mitchell County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.1% below the national rate.
About Mitchell County, Texas
Mitchell County, Texas has a total population of 9,018, making it the 2,559th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mitchell County is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mitchell County is $60,550, which ranks #2,036 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Mitchell County is $85,800, 69.6% below the national median. Renters in Mitchell County pay a median gross rent of $524 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mitchell County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Mitchell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (38.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (8.2%).
All data for Mitchell County, Texas 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.