Mitchell County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,084, reflecting a 0.18% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mitchell County is the 87th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 15,511 and has grown -2.75% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 12,355 adults, (3,891 of whom are seniors) in Mitchell County.
Female: 7,661 (51.1%)
Male: 7,331 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Mitchell County includes 91.24% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,678 | 91.24% |
| Two or more races | 691 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 371 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.28% |
Mitchell County 's average per capita income is $41,288. Household income levels show a median of $57,602. The poverty rate stands at 12.92%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,853 | - |
| Families | $73,904 | $91,189 |
| Households | $57,602 | $78,464 |
| Non Families | $29,189 | $53,943 |
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