Mitchell, IN

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Population

4,280

0.163% decline

Median Age

43.7


Median Household Income

$38,598

16.1% growth

Poverty Rate

12%


Number of Employees

1,759

1.09% growth

Median Property Value

$71,500

0.14% decline

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About

In 2017, Mitchell, IN had a population of 4.28k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $38,598. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Mitchell, IN declined from 4,287 to 4,280, a -0.163% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,243 to $38,598, a 16.1% increase.

The population of Mitchell, IN is 92% White Alone, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.5% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Mitchell, IN speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Mitchell, IN is $71,500, and the homeownership rate is 74.9%. Most people in Mitchell, IN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Mitchell, IN is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Mitchell, IN employs 1.76k people. The largest industries in Mitchell, IN are Manufacturing (383 people), Retail Trade (296 people), and Educational Services (163 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($68,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,464), and Manufacturing ($40,392).

Median household income in Mitchell, IN is $38,598. Males in Mitchell, IN have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,677. The income inequality in Mitchell, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,598

2017 value

± $6,248

16.1%

1 Year Growth

± 21.4%

Households in Mitchell, IN have a median annual income of $38,598, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $33,243 in 2016, which represents a 16.1% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,508

Average Male Salary

± $1,197

$42,677

Average Female Salary

± $917

In 2017, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.39 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $60,595 ± $7,828

  2. White

    $45,279 ± $744

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $41,920 ± $17,388

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.34 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2017 Wage GINI

0.457

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0682% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9507

  2. Census Tract 9512

  3. Census Tract 9513

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mitchell, IN was Census Tract 9507 with a value of $58,978, followed by Census Tract 9512 and Census Tract 9513, with respective values of $53,608 and $40,484.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mitchell, IN (503 out of 4.18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    429 ± 156

  2. Other

    74 ± 86

  3. Hispanic

    74 ± 86

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.76k

2017 Value

± 281

1.09%

1 Year growth

± 22.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mitchell, IN grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 1.74k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mitchell, IN, are Sales & Related Occupations (254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (235 people), and Production Occupations (191 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mitchell, IN.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mitchell, IN, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (254 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (235 people), and Production Occupations (191 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mitchell, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.6 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.87 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.54 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mitchell, IN, by median earnings, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($65,114), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($49,866), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($49,330).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.76k

2017 Value

± 281

1.09%

1 Year growth

± 22.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mitchell, IN grew at a rate of 1.09%, from 1.74k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mitchell, IN, are Manufacturing (383 people), Retail Trade (296 people), and Educational Services (163 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Mitchell, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (383 people), Retail Trade (296 people), and Educational Services (163 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Mitchell, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.15 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.53 times), and Retail Trade (1.47 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mitchell, IN, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($68,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,464), and Manufacturing ($40,392).

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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

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $69.1B

  2. Base metals

    $42.9B

  3. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $69.1B, followed by Base metals ($42.9B) and Mixed freight ($39.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$446B

2015 Value

$698B

Projected 2045 Value

56.6% growth

In 2015, total outbound Indiana trade was $446B. This is expected to increase 56.6% to $698B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Ohio

    $39.9B

  2. Michigan

    $32.7B

  3. Illinois

    $31.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $39.9B, followed by Michigan with $32.7B and Illinois and $31.7B.

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

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Health

85.9% of the population of Mitchell, IN has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Mitchell, IN was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Mitchell, IN see 1505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.4%). Additionally, Grant County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,505 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,489 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

14.1%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mitchell, IN declined by 19% from 17.4% to 14.1%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Jay County

    15.4% prevalence

  2. Martin County

    15.1% prevalence

  3. Rush County

    15% prevalence

Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Indiana, at 15.4%.

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Diversity

Mitchell, IN is home to a population of 4.28k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2017, N/A% of Mitchell, IN residents were born outside of the country (90 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Mitchell, IN is composed of 3.94k White Alone residents (92%), 226 Hispanic or Latino residents (5.28%), 64 Two or More Races residents (1.5%), 44 Asian Alone residents (1.03%), 9 Black or African American Alone residents (0.21%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Mitchell, IN are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

44

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.5

46

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Mitchell, IN was 43.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Mitchell, IN are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Mitchell, IN residents was 44.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2017 Foreign-Born Population

  1. N/A%

    90 people

  2. N/A%

    N/A people

As of 2017, N/A% of Mitchell, IN residents (90 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mitchell, IN was N/A%, meaning that the rate has been maintaining.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    106,451 ± 7,946 people

  2. India

    28,953 ± 4,168 people

  3. China

    22,599 ± 3,684 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 106,451 Indiana residents, followed by India with 28,953 and China with 22,599.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2017 Citizenship

98.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.1% of Mitchell, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Mitchell, IN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    3.94k ± 158

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    226 ± 153

  3. Two or More Races

    64 ± 89.7

In 2017, there were 17.4 times more White Alone residents (3.94k people) in Mitchell, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 226 Hispanic or Latino and 64 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Mitchell, IN as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Mitchell, IN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Mitchell, IN was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Mitchell, IN are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (1990s)

    99 ± 75

  2. Vietnam

    88 ± 55

  3. Korea

    81 ± 62

Mitchell, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mitchell, IN was $71,500 in 2017, which is 0.329 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $71,600 to $71,500, a 0.14% decrease. The homeownership rate in Mitchell, IN is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mitchell, IN have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mitchell, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$38,598

Median Household Income

± $6,248

1.81k

Number of Households

± 278

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.81k households in Mitchell, IN grew to $38,598 from the previous year's value of $33,243.

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 $30k - $35k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$71,500

2017 Median

± $6,123

$71,600

2016 Median

± $4,890

In 2017, the median property value in Mitchell, IN declined from to $71,500 from the previous year's value of $71,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mitchell, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mitchell, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Mitchell, IN 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.

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Rent vs Own

74.9%

2017 Homeownership

70.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74.9% of the housing units in Mitchell, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mitchell, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mitchell, IN have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Mitchell, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    91.3%

  2. Carpooled

    4.07%

  3. Walked

    2.69%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Mitchell, IN was Drove Alone (91.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (4.07%) and those who Walked (2.69%).

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.

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