Mitchell, IN

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,978

6.88% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

38.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,434

6.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$81,800

8.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mitchell, IN had a population of 3.98k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $46,434. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mitchell, IN declined from 4,272 to 3,978, a −6.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,598 to $46,434, a 6.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mitchell, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.679%), White (Hispanic) (0.0754%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Mitchell, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Mitchell, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Mitchell, IN was $81,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Mitchell, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mitchell, IN was 2 cars per household.

United States Indiana Lawrence County, IN Bedford, IN Greene, Daviess, Owen, Orange & Martin Counties PUMA, IN

Population & Diversity

Mitchell, IN is home to a population of 3.98k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.52% of Mitchell, IN residents were born outside of the country (140 people).

In 2021, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.79k people) in Mitchell, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 156 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 27 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Mitchell, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mitchell, IN was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mitchell, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mitchell, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.79k ± 88
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
156 ± 72
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27 ± 32

0.0754%

Hispanic Population

3 people

0.0754% of the people in Mitchell, IN are hispanic (3 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mitchell, IN as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

140 people

4.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

174 people

As of 2021, 3.52% of Mitchell, IN residents (140 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mitchell, IN was 4.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mitchell, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
121 ± 86
Vietnam
38 ± 43
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 20

Mitchell, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mitchell, IN employs 1.53k people. The largest industries in Mitchell, IN are Manufacturing (396 people), Retail Trade (221 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (178 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($56,731), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,250), and Construction ($40,286).

Employment

Occupations

1.53k

2021 Value

± 244

−9.46%

1 Year decline

± 25.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mitchell, IN declined at a rate of −9.46%, from 1.69k employees to 1.53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mitchell, IN, are Production Occupations (219 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (163 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mitchell, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.53k

2021 Value

± 244

−9.46%

1 Year decline

± 25.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mitchell, IN declined at a rate of −9.46%, from 1.69k employees to 1.53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mitchell, IN, are Manufacturing (396 people), Retail Trade (221 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (178 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mitchell, IN, though some of these residents may live in Mitchell, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,444

Median earning men ± $10,187

$24,130

Median earning women ± $3,434

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,000), and Construction ($40,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($35,588), Manufacturing ($34,318), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,188).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mitchell, IN was $81,800 in 2021, which is 0.334 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $75,700 to $81,800, a 8.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Mitchell, IN is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mitchell, IN have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mitchell, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$81,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,884

$961

Median Property Taxes

±$175

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mitchell, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mitchell, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.3% of the housing units in Mitchell, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mitchell, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9513

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Mitchell, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,434

Median Household Income

± $4,269

1.43k

Number of Households

± 237

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.43k households in Mitchell, IN grew to $46,434 from the previous year's value of $43,598.

The following chart displays the households in Mitchell, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mitchell, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (20%)
Walked (2.79%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Mitchell, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20%) and those who walked to work (2.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mitchell, IN have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Mitchell, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mitchell, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mitchell, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mitchell, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mitchell, IN (403 out of 3.88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mitchell, IN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.3% of the population of Mitchell, IN has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 25.3% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, IN see 2836 patients per year on average, which represents a 18% increase from the previous year (2404 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2275 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1264 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lawrence County, IN

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, IN see an average of 2,836 patients per year. This represents a 18% increase from the previous year (2,404 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lawrence County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

36.6%

Employer Coverage

25.3%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mitchell, IN declined by 17.1% from 12.9% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mitchell, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.