Mitchell County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mitchell County is located in Georgia with a total population of 21,441. It is the 84th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mitchell County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mitchell County is $51,908. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.5%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,500. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Mitchell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mitchell County is Black or African American, making up 45.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.5%.