County · Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa. Mitchell County had 10,650 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Iowa (+1.5%). It holds 14 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 19131.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,650
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,565 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,575
Median household income
$71,365
±$5,679 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$175,100
±$14,392 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$738
±$66 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Mitchell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,565 residents in Mitchell County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,650 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,575 over 469 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,575 | 3,210,507 | −33 |
| Households | 4,597±117 | 1,315,707 | +242 |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.06 | 2.36 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 4,950±26 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
Mitchell County's population since 2000
From 10,874 in 2000 to 10,650 in 2025: down 2.1%. 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 14 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Osage with 3,552 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Osage | 3,627 | $68,730 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Ansgar | 1,160 | $76,458 |
| Riceville | 806 | $44,615 |
| Stacyville | 458 | $61,932 |
| MitchellGEOID 1952905 | 124 | $72,500 |
| McIntireGEOID 1948045 | 113 | not published |
| CarpenterGEOID 1911035 | 87 | $74,107 |
| New HavenGEOID 1956190 | 77 | $45,417 |
| OrchardGEOID 1959520 | 68 | $59,167 |
| Little CedarGEOID 1945705 | 64 | not published |
| ToetervilleGEOID 1978465 | 53 | not published |
| MonaGEOID 1953085 | 35 | not published |
| OtrantoGEOID 1960285 | 27 | not published |
| MeyerGEOID 1951510 | 14 | not published |
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 41.9 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.4%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.5 | 38.6 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.2 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 7.3% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1%±0.3 pts | 82.3% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±2.2 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±1.6 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±2.5 pts | 31.4% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 4,597 households earn less than $71,365 a year (±$5,679), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $71,752 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,365±$5,679 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,151±$8,250 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,197±$3,453 | $40,877 | +$4,675 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5%±2.4 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3%±5.2 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Mitchell County?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Mitchell County's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,100 by its owner (±$14,392). The median renter pays $738 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,100±$14,392 | $208,000 | +$28,155 |
| Median gross rent | $738±$66 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1%±10.0 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,313±$79 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±2.8 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,950±26 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±4.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.6%±2.2 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.2%±3.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 37 new housing units across Mitchell County in 2025 (33 single-family), 3.5 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?
71.8% of Mitchell County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.2%.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±2.1 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8%±3.5 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±2.9 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min±1.8 | 19.8 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,146 (Tract 5601) to $91,154 (Tract 5602).
| Tract 560119131560100 | 3,127±222 | $62,146 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 560219131560200 | 3,803±210 | $91,154 |
| Tract 560319131560300 | 3,645±70 | $68,333 |
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 Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 99 |
| Median household income | 47th of 99 |
| Median home value | 38th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 80th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 99 |
| Median age | 54th of 99 |
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
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