Mitchell County's estimated 2026 population is 14,982 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mitchell County is the 87th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 15,511 and has seen a growth of -3.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 12,355 adults, (3,891 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell County.
Female: 7,661 (51.1%)
Male: 7,331 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 91.24% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,678 | 91.24% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 371 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.28% |
Mitchell County's average per capita income is $41,288. Household income levels show a median of $57,602. The poverty rate stands at 12.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,853 | - |
| Families | $73,904 | $91,189 |
| Households | $57,602 | $78,464 |
| Non Families | $29,189 | $53,943 |
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