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The City of Mitchell had a population of 3,937 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mitchell is located at latitude 38.7328 and longitude -86.4736 in Lawrence County. The formal boundaries for the City of Mitchell encompass a land area of 3.28 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lawrence County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Mitchell has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Mitchell is located within Township of Marion, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lawrence County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,937 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,096 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,930 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,355 |
| Median Home Value | $114,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,735 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 940 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 585 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 (12.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,525 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 933 (61.2%) |
The table below compares Mitchell to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 153 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 435 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 831 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 748 | 23rd |
| Diversity Index | # 284 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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