Mitchell, IL Demographics

A map of Mitchell's Population by Race

Mitchell, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,092, a large decrease from the 1,217 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mitchell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mitchell has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mitchell, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mitchell is ranked the 677th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mitchell was ranked the 635th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mitchell's White Population

959 residents of Mitchell, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mitchell is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Mitchell ranks 941st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Mitchell's population has increased from 86.9% to 87.8%.

Mitchell is more White than neighboring Pontoon Beach (65.4% White), South Roxana (79% White), Hartford (86.9% White), and Granite City (72.6% White). Mitchell is less White than neighboring Roxana (94.4% White).

Mitchell's Black Population

4 residents of Mitchell, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mitchell is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Mitchell ranks 379th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.6%. Black residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

Mitchell is less Black than neighboring Pontoon Beach (8.4% Black), South Roxana (2% Black), Hartford (0.5% Black), Granite City (8.9% Black), and Roxana (1.1% Black).

Mitchell's Asian Population

0 residents of Mitchell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mitchell is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Mitchell ranks 328th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Mitchell is less Asian than neighboring South Roxana (0.2% Asian), Hartford (0.4% Asian), Granite City (1.3% Asian), and Roxana (0.1% Asian).

Mitchell's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Mitchell, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mitchell is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mitchell ranks 577th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mitchell's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.2%.

Mitchell is more Hispanic than neighboring South Roxana (4.5% Hispanic), Hartford (3.4% Hispanic), and Roxana (2% Hispanic). Mitchell is less Hispanic than neighboring Pontoon Beach (19% Hispanic), and Granite City (9.9% Hispanic).

Mitchell's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Mitchell, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mitchell ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mitchell is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Roxana (0% Native American/Other), Hartford (0% Native American/Other), Granite City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Roxana (0% Native American/Other). Mitchell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pontoon Beach (1.1% Native American/Other).

Mitchell's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Mitchell, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mitchell ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%.

Mitchell is more Multiracial than neighboring Roxana (2.4% Multiracial). Mitchell is less Multiracial than neighboring Pontoon Beach (6.1% Multiracial), South Roxana (14.3% Multiracial), Hartford (8.7% Multiracial), and Granite City (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.