County · Georgia
Mitchell County, Georgia
Mitchell County, Georgia. Mitchell County had 20,467 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 13205.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,467
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,755 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,058
Median household income
$57,613
±$9,759 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$106,000
±$10,532 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$797
±$37 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Mitchell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,755 residents in Mitchell County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,467 for July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,058 over 512 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,058 | 10,940,407 | −1,186 |
| Households | 7,813±256 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,028±62 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Mitchell County's population since 2000
From 23,932 in 2000 to 20,467 in 2025: down 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Camilla with 4,988 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mitchell County?
The median resident of Mitchell County is 40.3 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.0%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.8 | 37.6 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.8%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.0%±2.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.8%±2.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.9%±2.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9%±2.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3%±2.2 pts | 34.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Mitchell County earn?
Half of Mitchell County's 7,813 households earn less than $57,613 a year (±$9,759), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,909 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,704 after inflation. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,613±$9,759 | $77,353 | +$10,704 |
| Mean household income | $67,473±$4,684 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,645±$1,742 | $40,924 | +$3,731 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4%±4.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.0%±8.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.4%±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Mitchell County?
Owners occupy 65.2% of Mitchell County's occupied homes and renters 34.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,000 by its owner (±$10,532). The median renter pays $797 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,000±$10,532 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $797±$37 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±11.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,253±$123 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.2%±4.3 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,028±62 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9%±4.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.8%±3.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Mitchell County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Mitchell County in 2025 (18 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mitchell County get to work?
84.7% of Mitchell County's workers drive alone and 2.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.0%±3.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.7 pts | 5.1% | −7.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7%±3.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±2.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±2.7 | 28.3 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 are Mitchell County's census tracts?
Mitchell County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,250 (Tract 903) to $78,007 (Tract 905.02).
| Tract 90113205090100 | 3,436±403 | $68,680 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 90213205090200 | 2,726±319 | $50,875 |
| Tract 90313205090300 | 2,676±526 | $26,250 |
| Tract 904.0113205090401 | 2,469±201 | $58,988 |
| Tract 904.0213205090402 | 4,103±600 | $67,715 |
| Tract 905.0113205090501 | 2,835±369 | $35,174 |
| Tract 905.0213205090502 | 2,813±371 | $78,007 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mitchell County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 155th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th of 159 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 159 |
| Median home value | 131st of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 109th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 126th of 159 |
| Median age | 72nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Mitchell County 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' school search.