Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mitchell, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,937

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%3,434

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%215

Asian

4.9%191

Two or More

2.3%91

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%128

High School Diploma

39.2%1,022

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%193

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%257

Associate's Degree

6.5%170

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%180

Master's Degree

7.3%191

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,500

Median Renti

$849

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%940

Renter-Occupied

38.4%585

Total Units

1,735

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%63

$50K–$100K

34%320

$100K–$150K

30.1%283

$150K–$200K

16.2%152

$200K–$300K

9.8%92

$300K–$500K

1.2%11

$500K–$1M

2%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

162

$750–$1,000

185

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%37

2000–2009

23.1%400

1990–1999

12.6%219

1980–1989

9.8%170

1970–1979

13.5%234

1960–1969

12.3%214

1950–1959

4.6%80

1940–1949

3.5%60

1939 or earlier

18.5%321

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.7%773

Utility Gas

46.8%713

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,930

Mean Household Incomei

$68,504

Per Capita Incomei

$26,355

Poverty Ratei

20.5%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

1,883

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%55

$10K–$15K

8.2%125

$15K–$20K

4.9%74

$20K–$25K

6.9%105

$25K–$30K

8%122

$30K–$35K

2.9%44

$35K–$40K

7.5%115

$40K–$45K

1.2%19

$45K–$50K

9.9%151

$50K–$60K

4.5%68

$60K–$75K

11.3%172

$75K–$100K

9.4%143

$100K–$125K

9.1%139

$125K–$150K

2.2%33

$150K–$200K

7.5%114

$200K+

3%46

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$410/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes85% occupied$419/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 821 homes97% occupied$388/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,930/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74.5%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

25.5%

Who Receives This Housing

65.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

59.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3097.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

166

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,687

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,738

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

216(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.9%Insured

11.1%Uninsured

Mitchell, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026