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.

Mitchellville, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,579

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%2,282

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%117

Black

3.2%83

Two or More

2.7%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%16

Asian

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.8%233

High School Diploma

24.6%486

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%258

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%328

Associate's Degree

10.4%206

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%184

Master's Degree

5%98

Professional Degree

0.3%5

Doctorate

0.4%8

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$206,600

Median Renti

$779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%573

Renter-Occupied

21.6%158

Total Units

805

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%15

$50K–$100K

13.8%79

$100K–$150K

10.1%58

$150K–$200K

20.6%118

$200K–$300K

31.4%180

$300K–$500K

21.5%123

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%4

2010–2019

6.8%55

2000–2009

6.6%53

1990–1999

6.5%52

1980–1989

0.5%4

1970–1979

19.4%156

1960–1969

21%169

1950–1959

4.6%37

1940–1949

5.7%46

1939 or earlier

28.4%229

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.6%516

Electricity

23.5%172

Bottled/LP Gas

4%29

Wood

0.7%5

No Fuel

0.7%5

Solar

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,172

Mean Household Incomei

$92,443

Per Capita Incomei

$29,883

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,101

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%21

$10K–$15K

3.7%27

$15K–$20K

2.9%21

$20K–$25K

2.7%20

$25K–$30K

1%7

$30K–$35K

1.9%14

$35K–$40K

5.3%39

$40K–$45K

5.6%41

$45K–$50K

4.7%34

$50K–$60K

7.7%56

$60K–$75K

8.8%64

$75K–$100K

9%66

$100K–$125K

10.9%80

$125K–$150K

17.9%131

$150K–$200K

13%95

$200K+

2.1%15

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

261%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,087

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,101

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured