Mitchell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Mitchell County, Texas has a population of 9,018, the 172nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,550 and the median home value is $85,800. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Mitchell County Quick Facts

Population 9,018

Median Household Income $60,55090% MOE ±$10,400

Median Home Value $85,80090% MOE ±$11,696

Poverty Rate 13.8%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Median Age 36.7 years90% MOE ±2.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.7%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,018 172nd of 254

Median Income $60,550 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Mitchell County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,523	9,018	+5.8%
Median household income	$63,372	$60,550	No clear change (-4.5%)
Median home value¹	$84,919	$85,800	No clear change (+1.0%)
Median gross rent	$825	$524	No clear change (-36.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Mitchell

$60,550

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mitchell

$85,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

7.4%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

11.2%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

9.8%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.7%

Renter 21.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $524/mo 10.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

28.3%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

18.7%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mitchell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Colorado City	3,976	$53,448	16.6%	$69,500
Lake Colorado City	980	$54,074	11.4%	$57,600
Loraine	813	$41,838	29.5%	$60,500
Westbrook	177	N/A	1.7%	$107,700

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Population Overview

Mitchell County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,018. It is the 172nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mitchell County is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mitchell County is $60,550. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $85,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Mitchell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% 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 46.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Mitchell County has a population of 9,018, making it the 172nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Mitchell County?

The median household income in Mitchell County is $60,550 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Mitchell County, Texas?

Mitchell County contains 4 Census-designated places.