County · Kansas
Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell County, Kansas. Mitchell County had 5,590 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 25 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20123.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,590
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,796 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,779
Median household income
$64,246
±$9,366 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$133,800
±$32,609 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$604
±$114 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Mitchell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,796 residents in Mitchell County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,590 for July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,779 over 702 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,779 | 2,947,197 | −366 |
| Households | 2,680±94 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.11±0.07 | 2.44 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 3,116±21 | 1,293,635 | −176 |
Mitchell County's population since 2000
From 6,932 in 2000 to 5,590 in 2025: down 19.4%. 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 25 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Beloit with 3,288 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Beloit | 3,404 | $52,114 |
|---|---|---|
| Cawker Township | 516 | $48,333 |
| Cawker City | 457 | $45,250 |
| Glen Elder Township | 432 | $97,731 |
| Glen Elder | 362 | $79,250 |
| Pittsburg TownshipGEOID 2012356050 | 258 | not published |
| TiptonGEOID 2070675 | 193 | $39,713 |
| Beloit TownshipGEOID 2012305800 | 176 | $54,632 |
| Logan Township, Mitchell CountyGEOID 2012342025 | 121 | $62,656 |
| Asherville TownshipGEOID 2012302625 | 119 | not published |
| Turkey Creek Township, Mitchell CountyGEOID 2012371725 | 118 | not published |
| Plum Creek TownshipGEOID 2012356825 | 108 | $82,321 |
| Custer Township, Mitchell CountyGEOID 2012316875 | 104 | $55,250 |
| SimpsonGEOID 2065650 | 82 | $63,047 |
| Bloomfield TownshipGEOID 2012307425 | 81 | $137,279 |
| Solomon Rapids TownshipGEOID 2012366450 | 60 | not published |
| HunterGEOID 2033525 | 51 | not published |
| Blue Hill TownshipGEOID 2012307575 | 33 | not published |
| Walnut Creek TownshipGEOID 2012375150 | 31 | $160,536 |
| ScottsvilleGEOID 2063650 | 26 | $101,250 |
| Eureka Township, Mitchell CountyGEOID 2012321875 | 26 | not published |
| Round Springs TownshipGEOID 2012361500 | 24 | not published |
| Carr Creek TownshipGEOID 2012310850 | 23 | $41,250 |
| AshervilleGEOID 2002600 | 19 | not published |
| Salt Creek Township, Mitchell CountyGEOID 2012362825 | 16 | $85,417 |
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 43.1 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.2%.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.9 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±1.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±0.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 13.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0%±0.6 pts | 72.7% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±3.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±2.7 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±1.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2%±4.3 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±2.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Mitchell County earn?
Half of Mitchell County's 2,680 households earn less than $64,246 a year (±$9,366), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,862 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,246±$9,366 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,506±$8,600 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,234±$3,982 | $40,978 | +$8,481 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±4.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0%±12.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±3.6 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 69.0% of Mitchell County's occupied homes and renters 31.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 by its owner (±$32,609). The median renter pays $604 a month including utilities, and 23.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,800±$32,609 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $604±$114 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.9%±9.9 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,415±$145 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.0%±5.4 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,116±21 | 1,293,635 | −176 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.3%±4.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.6%±4.7 pts | 15.4% | – |
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 9 new housing units across Mitchell County in 2025 (9 single-family), 1.6 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?
77.6% of Mitchell County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.6 minutes.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±4.1 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6%±4.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.2%±2.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.1 pts | 11.8% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.6 min±2.1 | 19.7 min | +3.5 min |
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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,964 (Tract 1766) to $80,125 (Tract 1767).
| Tract 176620123176600 | 3,644±270 | $56,964 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 176720123176700 | 2,135±270 | $80,125 |
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 Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 78th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 105 |
| Median household income | 51st of 105 |
| Median home value | 44th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 99th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 105 |
| Median age | 37th of 105 |
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
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