Mitchell, OR Demographics

A map of Mitchell's Population by Race

Mitchell, Oregon has an estimated population of 127, a decrease from the 138 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 5.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 22.4% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mitchell is ranked the 387th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 383rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mitchell's White Population

110 residents of Mitchell, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mitchell is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Mitchell ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 87.7% to 86.6%.

Mitchell is more White than neighboring Spray (73% White). Mitchell is less White than neighboring Fossil (93.3% White), Lonerock (94.4% White), Dayville (97.6% White), and Antelope (94.1% White).

Mitchell's Black Population

0 residents of Mitchell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Mitchell ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

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 slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Mitchell ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mitchell is less Asian than neighboring Spray (7.9% Asian).

Mitchell's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Mitchell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mitchell is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Mitchell ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.0%.

Mitchell is less Hispanic than neighboring Fossil (2.4% Hispanic), Spray (2.2% Hispanic), Lonerock (5.6% Hispanic), and Antelope (1.5% Hispanic).

Mitchell's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Mitchell, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mitchell is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Mitchell ranks 377th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mitchell's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.5%.

Mitchell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fossil (1.9% Native American/Other), Spray (0% Native American/Other), Lonerock (0% Native American/Other), Dayville (0% Native American/Other), and Antelope (4.4% Native American/Other).

Mitchell's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Mitchell, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Mitchell ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Mitchell's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.9%.

Mitchell is more Multiracial than neighboring Fossil (2.4% Multiracial), Lonerock (0% Multiracial), Dayville (2.4% Multiracial), and Antelope (0% Multiracial). Mitchell is less Multiracial than neighboring Spray (16.9% 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.