Mitchell, SD Demographics

A map of Mitchell's Population by Race

Mitchell, South Dakota has an estimated population of 15,649, a less than 1% change from the 15,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Black. 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 South Dakota 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 24.4% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mitchell is ranked the 6th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mitchell's White Population

13,711 residents of Mitchell, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mitchell is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Mitchell ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Mitchell's population has increased from 86.6% to 87.6%.

Mitchell is more White than neighboring Rosedale Colony (0% White), and Ethan (76.3% White). Mitchell is less White than neighboring Loomis (100% White), Upland Colony (100% White), and Millbrook Colony (100% White).

Mitchell's Black Population

77 residents of Mitchell, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Mitchell ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Black residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mitchell is more Black than neighboring Loomis (0% Black), Upland Colony (0% Black), Millbrook Colony (0% Black), and Rosedale Colony (0% Black). Mitchell is less Black than neighboring Ethan (11.6% Black).

Mitchell's Asian Population

99 residents of Mitchell, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Mitchell ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mitchell is more Asian than neighboring Loomis (0% Asian), Upland Colony (0% Asian), Millbrook Colony (0% Asian), Rosedale Colony (0% Asian), and Ethan (0% Asian).

Mitchell's Hispanic Population

881 residents of Mitchell, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mitchell is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mitchell ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Mitchell is more Hispanic than neighboring Loomis (0% Hispanic), Upland Colony (0% Hispanic), Millbrook Colony (0% Hispanic), and Rosedale Colony (0% Hispanic). Mitchell is less Hispanic than neighboring Ethan (11.8% Hispanic).

Mitchell's Native American/Other Population

601 residents of Mitchell, or 3.8% 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 lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mitchell ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mitchell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Mitchell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loomis (0% Native American/Other), Upland Colony (0% Native American/Other), Millbrook Colony (0% Native American/Other), Rosedale Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Ethan (0.3% Native American/Other).

Mitchell's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Mitchell, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mitchell is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mitchell ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mitchell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mitchell's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.

Mitchell is more Multiracial than neighboring Loomis (0% Multiracial), Upland Colony (0% Multiracial), Millbrook Colony (0% Multiracial), Rosedale Colony (0% Multiracial), and Ethan (0% 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.