Mitchell, SD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

25,779

10.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.5

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

11.4%

17.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,723

12.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$187,200

5.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,474

9.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Mitchell, SD had a population of 25.8k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $64,723. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mitchell, SD grew from 23,409 to 25,779, a 10.1% increase and its median household income grew from $57,432 to $64,723, a 12.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mitchell, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.19%).

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.

98.8% of the residents in Mitchell, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mitchell, SD are Mitchell Technical College (464 degrees awarded in 2022) and Dakota Wesleyan University (230 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Mitchell, SD was $187,200, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Mitchell, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Mitchell, SD was 2 cars per household.

Mitchell, SD borders Sioux Falls, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Mitchell, SD is home to a population of 25.8k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.92% of Mitchell, SD residents were born outside of the country (495 people).

In 2023, there were 36.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.1k people) in Mitchell, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 634 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 594 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Mitchell, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mitchell, SD was 98.9%, 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)
23.1k ± 76
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
634 ± 162
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
594 ± 192

4.2%

Hispanic Population

1.08k people

4.2% of the people in Mitchell, SD are hispanic (1.08k 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
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

1.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

495 people

1.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

394 people

As of 2023, 1.92% of Mitchell, SD residents (495 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mitchell, SD was 1.68%, 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
390 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
348 ± 169
Gulf War (2001-)
280 ± 112

Mitchell, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mitchell, SD employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in Mitchell, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,985 people), Manufacturing (1,406 people), and Retail Trade (1,393 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,500), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,847), and Manufacturing ($56,227).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.5k

2023 Value

± 818

9.79%

1 Year growth

± 8.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mitchell, SD grew at a rate of 9.79%, from 12.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mitchell, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,535 people), Management Occupations (1,303 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,137 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.5k

2023 Value

± 818

9.79%

1 Year growth

± 8.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mitchell, SD grew at a rate of 9.79%, from 12.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mitchell, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,985 people), Manufacturing (1,406 people), and Retail Trade (1,393 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

$50,233

Median earning men ± $3,424

$34,548

Median earning women ± $2,270

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,176), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,518), and Manufacturing ($41,699).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

61
Construction
47
Other Services (except Public Administration)
46
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$113k
Manufacturing
$102k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$71.3k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Mitchell, SD awarded 694 degrees. The student population of Mitchell, SD in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,194 male students and 896 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mitchell, SD are White (607 and 88%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (36 and 5.22%), Two or More Races (17 and 2.46%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (13 and 1.88%).

The largest universities in Mitchell, SD by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Technical College (464 and 66.9%) and Dakota Wesleyan University (230 and 33.1%).

The most popular majors in Mitchell, SD are Lineworker (75 and 10.8%), Electrician (43 and 6.2%), and Registered Nursing (40 and 5.76%).

The median tuition cost in Mitchell, SD for private four year colleges is $30,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Mitchell, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,090 (57.1% men and 42.9% 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 2022 there were 2,090 students enrolled in Mitchell, SD, 57.1% men and 42.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,805 records, of which 43.4% were women and 56.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automation Engineer Technology
16 degrees awarded
Electrician
43 degrees awarded
Radiographer
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mitchell, SD was Automation Engineer Technology with 16 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
464 degrees awarded
Dakota Wesleyan University
230 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Technical College with 464 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 414 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mitchell, SD, which is 1.48 times more than the 280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 607 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 36 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 ($30,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

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 $187,200 in 2023, which is 0.617 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $177,100 to $187,200, a 5.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Mitchell, SD is 67%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mitchell, SD have an average commute time of 15 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 $64,723. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Mitchell, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $96,552, followed by Hanson County, SD and Union County, SD, with respective values of $86,375 and $84,137.

Housing

Property

$187,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,392

$7,219

Median Property Taxes

±$603

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

67%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67% of the housing units in Mitchell, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

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 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mitchell, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $96,552, followed by Hanson County, SD and Union County, SD, with respective values of $86,375 and $84,137.

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.

$64,723

Median Household Income

± $4,829

10.8k

Number of Households

± 734

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Mitchell, SD grew to $64,723 from the previous year's value of $57,432.

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.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Worked At Home (9.75%)
Carpooled (6.57%)

In 2023, 77.8% of workers in Mitchell, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.57%).

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

15 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mitchell, SD have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.745% 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

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mitchell, SD (2.85k out of 25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

92.3% of the population of Mitchell, SD has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 465 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1,257 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.68%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.79%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mitchell, SD grew by 3.81% from 7.39% to 7.68%.

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.

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