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 21,634.

  • The median home value in Mitchell County is $129,514.

  • The median income in Mitchell County is $45,966.

  • The median rent in Mitchell County is $725.

  • The unemployment rate in Mitchell County is 9.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Mitchell County is 28.7%.

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 82.8° and there are 107.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

Camilla, GA Population 5,163

Pelham, GA Population 3,501

Baconton, GA Population 964

Meigs, GA Population 934

Sale City, GA Population 415

Map Of Mitchell County

Mitchell County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 82.8°.

  • There are 80.31 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.1 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Mitchell County.

StatMitchell County
Mean High82.8
Nice Days80.31
Rainfall107.1
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:32
82.8°
Average High
107.1
Inches of Rain

Mitchell County Photos

Camilla City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Rivera | CC BY-SA 3.0
Pelham City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Rivera | CC BY-SA 3.0

Mitchell County Demographics

Population over time in Mitchell County

The current population in Mitchell County is 21,634. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,940 -0.6%
2021 22,072 -0.8%
2020 22,244 -

Gender in Mitchell County

  • Mitchell County is 48.3% female with 10,439 female residents.

  • Mitchell County is 51.7% male with 11,194 male residents.

Female
48.3% (10,439)
Male
51.7% (11,194)
Gender Mitchell County GA USA
Female 48.3% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 51.7% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mitchell County

Mitchell County is:

  • 45.8% White with 9,919 White residents.

  • 44.7% African American with 9,669 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 244 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 123 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 585 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.0% Hispanic with 1,079 Hispanic residents.

White
45.8% (9,919)
African American
44.7% (9,669)
American Indian
1.1% (244)
Asian
0.1% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (123)
Two Or More
2.7% (585)
Hispanic
5.0% (1,079)

Table: Mitchell County By Race

Race Mitchell County GA USA
White 45.8% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 44.7% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 1.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.0% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Mitchell County, Georgia

  • 10.6% of households in Mitchell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.1% of households in Mitchell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Mitchell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Mitchell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Mitchell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Mitchell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Mitchell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Mitchell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Mitchell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Mitchell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.6% (2,296)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.1% (2,408)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (2,255)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (1,954)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (2,287)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (4,395)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.7% (2,536)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.9% (1,922)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (982)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (595)
Income Mitchell County GA USA
Less than $10,000 10.6% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.1% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.9% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 10.0% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,298)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,379)
High School / GED
36% (7,788)
Some College
25% (5,408)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,163)
Bachelor's Degree
6% (1,298)
Master's Degree
3% (649)
Professional Degree
1% (216)
Doctorate Degree
2% (432)
Education Mitchell County GA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 27% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 6% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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