Mitchell County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Mitchell County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mitchell County, Iowa has a population of 10,575, the 71st most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $71,365 and the median home value is $175,100. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Mitchell County Quick Facts

Population 10,575

Median Household Income $71,365

Median Home Value $175,100

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 41.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 14

Population 10,575 71st of 99

Median Income $71,365 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Unemployment 1.2%

How Mitchell County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,548	10,575	+0.3%
Median household income	$68,704	$71,365	+3.9%
Median home value	$164,100	$175,100	+6.7%

Median Household Income

Mitchell

$71,365

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mitchell

$175,100

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 34.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

9.8%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

66.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%

Renter 20.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $738/mo 12.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

26.2%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mitchell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Osage	3,561	$68,730	6.9%	$160,700
St. Ansgar	1,206	$76,458	5.4%	$152,500
Riceville	823	$44,615	10.9%	$112,100
Stacyville	545	$61,932	12.1%	$112,900
Mitchell	117	$72,500	7.7%	$116,100
McIntire	89	N/A	23.6%	$55,000
Carpenter	81	$74,107	8.6%	$63,900
Orchard	69	$59,167	7.2%	$66,700
Toeterville	56	N/A	71.4%	N/A
Little Cedar	40	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Otranto	34	N/A	26.5%	N/A
New Haven	30	$45,417	50.0%	N/A
Mona	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Meyer	14	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Mitchell County is located in Iowa with a total population of 10,575. It is the 71st most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mitchell County is 41.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mitchell County is $71,365. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $175,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Mitchell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mitchell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mitchell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mitchell County, Iowa?

Mitchell County has a population of 10,575, making it the 71st most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Mitchell County?

The median household income in Mitchell County is $71,365 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.

How many cities are in Mitchell County, Iowa?

Mitchell County contains 14 Census-designated places.