City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Mitchell, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mitchell - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,804
Residents
$50,250
Median income
$114,900
Median home
$987
Median rent (state)

Mitchell - the verdict

Nationally, Mitchell sits in the 20th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

20th
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mitchell, NE

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,804 residents in Mitchell, a small town within Nebraska. Mitchell households earn a median of $50,250 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.1%. Home values in Mitchell run a median of $114,900, and the median resident age is 42.2 years. About 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 50.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). NOAA puts Mitchell's yearly average temperature at 49.0°F.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: the state registers 90.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $987 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Nebraska's average monthly utility costs around $207 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 63.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

1,804 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$50,250 /yr

Poverty 9.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Mitchell compare to other US cities?

Mitchell measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mitchell against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nebraska only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nebraska-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Mitchell toward the bottom of Nebraska's cities

Among the 450 Nebraska cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Mitchell ranks #355 - the 21st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mitchell only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#365 of 439
17th percentile in Nebraska
Median Gross Rent
#160 of 450
63rd percentile in Nebraska
Median Home Value
#219 of 438
50th percentile in Nebraska
Poverty Rate
#144 of 450
68th percentile in Nebraska
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#355 of 450
21st percentile in Nebraska

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nebraska only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

20thIncome percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Mitchell's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$114,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mitchell $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mitchell, NE Mitchell, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mitchell, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mitchell, NE median $50,250/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mitchell, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mitchell, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,804
Median Income
$50,250
Median Home Value
$114,900
Median Age
42.2
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor force participation
50.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.0°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,510 residents1,520 residents1,530 residents1,540 residents1,550 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,543 residents 1,513 residents ▼ -1.9%
Mitchell's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.3%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
7.0%
Other
2.7%

Based on 724 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mitchell sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$987/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
63.8 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Stanton
1,824 people
Superior
1,833 people
Tecumseh
1,844 people
Hartington
1,736 people
Albion
1,733 people
Tekamah
1,691 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mitchell's 1,804 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Byers, CO
1,804 people
Henryville, IN
1,804 people
Calhoun City, MS
1,804 people
Seaside Park, NJ
1,804 people
Swartzville, PA
1,804 people
Buffalo, TX
1,804 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mitchell's $50,250 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lynn, AR
$50,250 median income
Apple River, IL
$50,250 median income
Smithland, KY
$50,250 median income
Bosworth, MO
$50,250 median income
Marionville, MO
$50,250 median income
Salem, OH
$50,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mitchell, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mitchell, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.3% 9.5% 17.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.7% White 72.3% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.5% Two or more races 17.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mitchell compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mitchell (this city) 1,804 $50,250
Stanton 1,824 $73,571
Superior 1,833 $61,852
Tecumseh 1,844 $46,127
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mitchell, NE?

What is the population of Mitchell, NE? +

Mitchell, NE has a population of 1,804 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mitchell, NE? +

The median household income in Mitchell is $50,250 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mitchell? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mitchell; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Mitchell, NE? +

Mitchell's median home value sits at $114,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Mitchell? +

The average annual temperature in Mitchell runs 49.0°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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