Mitchell Heights, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 385, Mitchell Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mitchell Heights is a small community located in West Virginia, within Logan County. The total population is 385. It ranks as the 261st most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mitchell Heights is 47.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 17.4% 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 Heights is $80,000. This is 34% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $169,500. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Mitchell Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mitchell Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.8%).

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mitchell Heights, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.