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 5,767.

  • The median home value in Mitchell County is $138,456.

  • The median income in Mitchell County is $58,233.

  • The median rent in Mitchell County is $653.

  • The unemployment rate in Mitchell County is 0.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Mitchell County is 12.5%.

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 73.6° and there are 68.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mitchell County

Beloit, KS Population 3,141

Glen Elder, KS Population 520

Cawker City, KS Population 413

Tipton, KS Population 211

Simpson, KS Population 149

Hunter, KS Population 65

Scottsville, KS Population 20

Advance , KS Population 0

Map Of Mitchell County

Mitchell County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Mitchell County is 73.6°.

  • There are 72.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 68.6 inches of rain each year with 6.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:22 hours of sun each day in Mitchell County.

StatMitchell County
Mean High73.6
Nice Days72.99
Rainfall68.6
Snowfall6.3
Sunny Hours6:22
73.6°
Average High
68.6
Inches of Rain

Mitchell County Photos

Mitchell Countyc Kansas Courthouse From Nw
Source: Public Domain

Mitchell County Demographics

Population over time in Mitchell County

The current population in Mitchell County is 5,767. The population has decreased -4.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 5,884 -2.8%
2022 6,053 -1.5%
2021 6,145 -

Gender in Mitchell County

  • Mitchell County is 48.4% female with 2,793 female residents.

  • Mitchell County is 51.6% male with 2,973 male residents.

Female
48.4% (2,793)
Male
51.6% (2,973)
Gender Mitchell County KS USA
Female 48.4% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 51.6% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mitchell County

Mitchell County is:

  • 93.5% White with 5,394 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 11 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 202 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 118 Hispanic residents.

White
93.5% (5,394)
African American
0.2% (11)
American Indian
0.5% (27)
Asian
0.3% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.5% (202)
Hispanic
2.0% (118)

Table: Mitchell County By Race

Race Mitchell County KS USA
White 93.5% 73.4% 58.2%
African American 0.2% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.3% 2.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.0% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Mitchell County, Kansas

  • 4.2% of households in Mitchell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Mitchell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

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

  • 8.8% of households in Mitchell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Mitchell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Mitchell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Mitchell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Mitchell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Mitchell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Mitchell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (244)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (150)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (626)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (509)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.1% (984)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (1,082)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (851)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.3% (593)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (413)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (310)
Income Mitchell County KS USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.1% 11.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 13.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.3% 17.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.8% 12.6%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Mitchell County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
1% (57)
9-12th Grade
4% (230)
High School / GED
26% (1,499)
Some College
30% (1,730)
Associate's Degree
13% (749)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (1,038)
Master's Degree
6% (346)
Professional Degree
2% (115)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mitchell County KS USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 26% 26% 26%
Some College 30% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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