Mitchell County Summary

Life in Mitchell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mitchell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mitchell County:

  • The population in Mitchell County is 8,947.

  • The median home value in Mitchell County is $83,637.

  • The median income in Mitchell County is $49,869.

  • The median rent in Mitchell County is $764.

  • The unemployment rate in Mitchell County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Mitchell County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 84.7° and there are 48.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

Colorado City, TX Population 3,952

Lake Colorado City, TX Population 903

Loraine, TX Population 535

Westbrook, TX Population 302

Map Of Mitchell County

Mitchell County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 84.7°.

  • There are 70.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.7 inches of rain each year with 1.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:27 hours of sun each day in Mitchell County.

StatMitchell County
Mean High84.7
Nice Days70.56
Rainfall48.7
Snowfall1.3
Sunny_hours7:27
84.7°
Average High
48.7
Inches of Rain

Mitchell County Photos

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Mitchell County Demographics

Population over time in Mitchell County

The current population in Mitchell County is 8,947. The population has increased 4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,903 7.8%
2021 8,256 -3.1%
2020 8,523 -

Gender in Mitchell County

  • Mitchell County is 43.5% female with 3,892 female residents.

  • Mitchell County is 56.5% male with 5,054 male residents.

Female
43.5% (3,892)
Male
56.5% (5,054)
Gender Mitchell County TX USA
Female 43.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 56.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mitchell County

Mitchell County is:

  • 45.1% White with 4,031 White residents.

  • 8.1% African American with 722 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 15 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 449 Two Or More residents.

  • 41.1% Hispanic with 3,674 Hispanic residents.

White
45.1% (4,031)
African American
8.1% (722)
American Indian
0.5% (46)
Asian
0.1% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (15)
Two Or More
5.0% (449)
Hispanic
41.1% (3,674)

Table: Mitchell County By Race

Race Mitchell County TX USA
White 45.1% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 8.1% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 41.1% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Mitchell County, Texas

  • 3.6% of households in Mitchell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Mitchell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Mitchell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Mitchell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Mitchell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Mitchell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Mitchell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Mitchell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Mitchell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Mitchell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (326)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (582)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (972)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (764)
$35,000 to $49,999
20.9% (1,874)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.0% (987)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.1% (901)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (1,269)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (671)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (597)
Income Mitchell County TX USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 20.9% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.0% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.1% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mitchell County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (626)
9-12th Grade
9% (805)
High School / GED
41% (3,668)
Some College
28% (2,505)
Associate's Degree
6% (536)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (626)
Master's Degree
2% (178)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mitchell County TX USA
< 9th Grade 7% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 24% 26%
Some College 28% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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