City · Iowa
Mitchellville, Iowa
Mitchellville, city, mostly in Polk County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Jasper County, Iowa. Mitchellville had 2,671 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,485 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,579 (±59). GEOID 1952950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,671
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,485 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,579 ±59
Median household income
$81,172
±$17,850 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$206,600
±$20,273 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$779
±$52 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Mitchellville and what county is it in?
Mitchellville is a city mostly in Polk County (98.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Jasper County, Iowa. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 888 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mitchellville is in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 2,458 | 98.9% |
| Jasper County | 27 | 1.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mitchellville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,671 people lived in Mitchellville on July 1, 2025, up 7.4% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,485 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,579 (±59).
| Measure | Mitchellville | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,579 ±59 | 503,175 | no clear change |
| Households | 731 ±77 | 205,358 | +122 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.23 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 805 ±90 | 218,486 | +140 |
Mitchellville's population since 2000
From 1,715 in 2000 to 2,671 in 2025: up 55.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mitchellville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mitchellville?
The median resident of Mitchellville is 37.6 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 10.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%.
| Measure | Mitchellville | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±1.4 | 36.2 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±3.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.2% ±3.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 36.4% ±3.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±3.0 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9% ±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±4.3 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9% ±3.8 pts | 40.3% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.0% ±4.3 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mitchellville earn?
Half of Mitchellville's 731 households earn less than $81,172 a year (±$17,850), against $83,576 in Polk County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $80,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mitchellville | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,172 ±$17,850 | $83,576 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,443 ±$10,461 | $109,398 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,883 ±$2,785 | $45,622 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±6.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1% ±13.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±6.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±3.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±5.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mitchellville?
Owners occupy 78.4% of Mitchellville's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,600 by its owner (±$20,273). The median renter pays $779 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mitchellville | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,600 ±$20,273 | $262,100 | +$37,626 |
| Median gross rent | $779 ±$52 | $1,149 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±18.3 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,429 ±$211 | $1,741 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4% ±6.7 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.6% ±6.7 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 805 ±90 | 218,486 | +140 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1% ±6.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.4% ±6.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mitchellville building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Mitchellville in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mitchellville work and get to work?
86.7% of Mitchellville's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes.
| Measure | Mitchellville | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.8% ±3.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±4.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±3.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±2.1 | 20.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mitchellville?
No census tract lies mostly in Mitchellville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107.02Polk County | 6,739 | $109,957 |
| Tract 407Jasper County | 5,223 | $83,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mitchellville) · Census block assignment files
How does Mitchellville compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mitchellville is the 6,695th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 134th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Mitchellville ranks 83rd of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 134th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 27th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 279 |
| Median household income | 83rd | 279 |
| Per capita income | 247th | 279 |
| Median home value | 84th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 184th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 116th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 254th | 279 |
| Median age | 187th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th | 279 |
| Work from home | 126th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 279 |
Mitchellville's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Mitchellville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mitchellville?
16 of the 57 figures for Mitchellville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mitchellville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mitchellville.