Mitchell in Scotts Bluff County was established in 1900 when the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad was extended westward to that point. It is part of the renowned Old West Balloon Festival each August, and the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds are located just west of the city.
As of 2025 the population of Mitchell is 1,493. The population is expected to shrink to 1,455 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.51%.
The median age of Mitchell residents is 43.
The diversity index of Mitchell is 58.8, meaning that there is a 59% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Mitchell is $75,698 and projected to be $84,666 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,290, projected to be $37,731 in 2030. 2.01% of households – 30 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $580,660 and the average disposable income is $58,401.
There are 758 housing units in Mitchell; 465 are owner-occupied, 190 are rented, and 103 are vacant. The average home value is $213,710, with 4 homes built in 2010 or later, and 283 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 62 businesses in Mitchell, employing 437 workers and pulling from a labor force of 724 age 16 and above. 30 workers commute into Mitchell from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
643 residents both live and work in/around Mitchell. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 603 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 32 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 51 residents work from home.
403 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 117 have associates degrees, 125 have bachelor’s degrees, and 20 hold a graduate or professional degree.
