What is the population of Mitchell, South Dakota?

Mitchell has a population of approximately 15,649 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Mitchell, South Dakota located?

Mitchell is located in South Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.7271°, -98.0422°.

What is the median household income in Mitchell?

The median household income in Mitchell is approximately $58,620 based on the most recent open data.

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Mitchell

Total population

15,649

Median home value

$192,200

23.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$58,620

Mitchell$59k

National$74k

Elevation400 m

Land area31.44 km²

Weather66°F · Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates43.73°, -98.04°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

400 m

Area

31.44 km²

Official website

www.cityofmitchell.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Mitchell is a city in and the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 15,660 at the 2020 census making it the seventh most populous city in South Dakota.

History & geography

History

The first settlement at Mitchell was made in 1879. Mitchell was incorporated in 1883.

Geography

Mitchell is located on the James River. Enemy Creek is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

39.6

Median home value

$192,200

Housing units

7,885

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

89.6%

Black

0.5%

Asian

0.6%

Hispanic

5.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.7271

Longitude

-98.0422

Water area

1.13 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

66°F

Chance Rain Showers

Tonight

59°F

Patchy Drizzle

Friday

63°F

Patchy Drizzle then Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

58°F

Rain Showers Likely

Saturday

71°F

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

58°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Mitchell, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.7%

Diabetes

10.1%

Adult obesity

39%

Binge drinking

20%

Adult smoking

16.7%

No leisure activity

24.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Mitchell High School - 01
High · Mitchell · 896 students · 18.7:1 ratio
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Middle · Mitchell · 616 students · 15.8:1 ratio
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Elementary · Mitchell · 436 students · 13.2:1 ratio
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Elementary · Mitchell · 390 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Elementary · Mitchell · 318 students · 10.6:1 ratio
Abbott House High School - 07
High · Mitchell · 27 students · 27:1 ratio
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Elementary · Mitchell · 15 students · 7.5:1 ratio