Mitchell, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Mitchell, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
15,599
Unemployment
2.6%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$147,400
Median Income
$45,318
Median Rent
$715
Mitchell SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
10
Mitchell, SD Crime Report
593
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,770.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
60.73%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mitchell / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 593 | 3,770.8 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 464.2 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 12.7 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.7 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 50 | 317.9 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 520 | 3,306.6 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 66 | 419.7 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 379 | 2,410.0 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 75 | 476.9 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Mitchell, SD Cost Of Living
85
Mitchell's Overall Cost Of Living
Mitchell's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mitchell | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
Mitchell, SD Photos
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Rankings for Mitchell in South Dakota
Map Of Mitchell, SD
Population over time in Mitchell
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,599 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 15,722 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 15,566 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 15,610 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 15,543 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 15,490 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 15,367 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,266 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 15,205 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 15,166 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mitchell
| Race | Mitchell | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mitchell
| Gender | Mitchell | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mitchell for adults over 25
| Education | Mitchell | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mitchell, South Dakota
| Income | Mitchell | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.0% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
