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 2024 the population of Mitchell is 1,508. The population is expected to shrink to 1,466 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.56%.
The median age of Mitchell residents is 43.
The diversity index of Mitchell is 59.7, meaning that there is a 60% 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 $68,209 and projected to be $78,961 in 2029. Per capita income is $29,445, projected to be $34,248 in 2029. 1.13% of households – 17 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $576,706 and the average disposable income is $55,083.
There are 757 housing units in Mitchell; 458 are owner-occupied, 192 are rented, and 107 are vacant. The average home value is $204,640, with 5 homes built in 2010 or later, and 292 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 64 businesses in Mitchell, employing 461 workers and pulling from a labor force of 839 age 16 and above. 33 workers commute into Mitchell from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
762 residents both live and work in/around Mitchell. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 14.96% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.1% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 699 drive alone, 63 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 29 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 48 residents work from home.
317 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 138 have associates degrees, 157 have bachelor’s degrees, and 19 hold a graduate or professional degree.
