Mitchell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mitchell County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,989. It is the 172nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mitchell County is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mitchell County is $56,033. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $85,700. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Mitchell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mitchell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.7%. The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.