Mitchell County's estimated 2026 population is 20,589 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County is the 92nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 23,502 and has seen a growth of -12.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 16,235 adults, (3,923 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell County.
Female: 10,449 (49.6%)
Male: 10,609 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 46.21% White, 45.26% Black or African American, 4.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,730 | 46.21% |
| Black or African American | 9,531 | 45.26% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 872 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.01% |
Mitchell County's average per capita income is $40,456. Household income levels show a median of $57,613. The poverty rate stands at 23.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,708 | - |
| Families | $68,057 | $77,962 |
| Households | $57,613 | $67,473 |
| Non Families | $34,926 | $47,119 |
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