Mitchell, SD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

23,313

0.185% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

2.36% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.9%

2.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,149

4.73% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$152,200

0.197% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

12,138

1.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Mitchell, SD had a population of 23.3k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $49,149. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mitchell, SD grew from 23,270 to 23,313, a 0.185% increase and its median household income declined from $51,590 to $49,149, a −4.73% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mitchell, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%).

None of the households in Mitchell, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Mitchell, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mitchell, SD are Mitchell Technical College (455 degrees awarded in 2020) and Dakota Wesleyan University (202 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Mitchell, SD was $152,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.9%.

Most people in Mitchell, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Mitchell, SD was 2 cars per household.

Mitchell, SD borders Sioux Falls, SD.

Population & Diversity

Mitchell, SD is home to a population of 23.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.92% of Mitchell, SD residents were born outside of the country (448 people).

In 2020, there were 44.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.3k people) in Mitchell, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 481 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 477 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Mitchell, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mitchell, SD was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mitchell, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mitchell, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 89
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
481 ± 211
White (Hispanic)
477 ± 100

2.81%

Hispanic Population

656 people

2.81% of the people in Mitchell, SD are hispanic (656 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mitchell, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,374 ± 1,423 people
Guatemala
2,573 ± 1,244 people
Ethiopia
2,306 ± 1,177 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,374 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,573 and Ethiopia with 2,306.

Foreign-Born Population

1.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

448 people

1.66%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

387 people

As of 2020, 1.92% of Mitchell, SD residents (448 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mitchell, SD was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mitchell, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
412 ± 117
Gulf War (2001-)
376 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
133 ± 66

Mitchell, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mitchell, SD employs 12.1k people. The largest industries in Mitchell, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,838 people), Manufacturing (1,554 people), and Retail Trade (1,319 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($53,369), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,711), and Public Administration ($47,798).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,104. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.1k

2020 Value

± 739

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 9.01%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mitchell, SD declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mitchell, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,500 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,191 people), and Production Occupations (1,120 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mitchell, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.1k

2020 Value

± 739

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 9.01%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mitchell, SD declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 12.3k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mitchell, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,838 people), Manufacturing (1,554 people), and Retail Trade (1,319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mitchell, SD, though some of these residents may live in Mitchell, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,484

Median earning men ± $1,954

$29,559

Median earning women ± $2,485

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,609), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,878), Information ($45,682), and Manufacturing ($44,931).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

240
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
216
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
192
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$331k
Manufacturing
$140k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$67.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.57B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.64B) and Live animals/fish ($4.81B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$54.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.2B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $54.6B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $98.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$7.03B
Iowa
$3.12B
North Dakota
$2.19B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $7.03B, followed by Iowa with $3.12B and North Dakota and $2.19B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mitchell, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Mitchell, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Mitchell, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Mitchell, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Mitchell, SD awarded 657 degrees. The student population of Mitchell, SD in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 1,138 male students and 957 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mitchell, SD are White (598 and 91.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.43%), Two or More Races (8 and 1.22%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 1.07%).

The largest universities in Mitchell, SD by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Technical College (455 and 69.3%) and Dakota Wesleyan University (202 and 30.7%).

The most popular majors in Mitchell, SD are Lineworker (68 and 10.4%), Registered Nursing (61 and 9.28%), and Electrician (43 and 6.54%).

The median tuition cost in Mitchell, SD for private four year colleges is $28,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Mitchell, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,095 (54.3% men and 45.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,095 students enrolled in Mitchell, SD, 54.3% men and 45.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,814 records, of which 47% were women and 53% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Agricultural Production Operations
40 degree-majors awarded
Building Construction Technology
19 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mitchell, SD was General Agricultural Production Operations with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mitchell, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mitchell Technical College
455 degrees awarded
Dakota Wesleyan University
202 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Technical College with 455 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 412 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mitchell, SD, which is 1.68 times more than the 245 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 598 degrees mean that there were 20.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 29 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($3,366) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

Measure

In 2020, 0.501% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.414% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (154k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mitchell, SD was $152,200 in 2020, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $152,500 to $152,200, a 0.197% decrease. The homeownership rate in Mitchell, SD is 62.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Mitchell, SD have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mitchell, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mitchell, SD is $49,149. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Mitchell, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $84,260, followed by Union County, SD and Stanley County, SD, with respective values of $74,006 and $71,602.

Housing

Property

$152,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,210

$6,099

Median Property Taxes

±$530

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mitchell, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mitchell, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.9%

Homeownership

2020

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.9% of the housing units in Mitchell, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mitchell, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mitchell, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $84,260, followed by Union County, SD and Stanley County, SD, with respective values of $74,006 and $71,602.

The following map shows all of the counties in Mitchell, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,149

Median Household Income

± $3,111

9.69k

Number of Households

± 711

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.69k households in Mitchell, SD declined from $49,149 from the previous year's value of $51,590.

The following chart displays the households in Mitchell, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mitchell, SD is from South Dakota.

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2020, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.307% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (5.21%)
Worked At Home (4.92%)

In 2020, 83.9% of workers in Mitchell, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.21%) and those who worked at home (4.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mitchell, SD have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.705% of the workforce in Mitchell, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mitchell, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mitchell, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mitchell, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mitchell, SD (2.89k out of 22.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mitchell, SD is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.9% of the population of Mitchell, SD has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 2.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Dakota was $8,933 in 2014. This is a 4.52% increase from the previous year ($8,547).

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.44% decrease from the previous year (1322 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1623 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 528 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 1.44% decrease from the previous year (1,322 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.1%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

2.71%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mitchell, SD grew by 13.3% from 6.26% to 7.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mitchell, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.