Mitchell

Mitchell Main Photo

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.

Population

Total Population

1,508

Population
Growth Rate

-0.56%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

59.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

650

Total Housing Units

757


Owner Occupied

458

Renter Occupied

192

Vacant

107

Median Home Value

$144,253


Average Home Value

$204,640

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.07%

Income Projection

Median Household

$51,909 $56,980


Average Household

$68,209 $78,961


Per Capita

$29,445 $34,248

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

64

Total Employed

461

Workers 16+

839

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

258

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

19

Employed

30

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

26

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

24

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

23

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

19

Some
High School

84

Graduated
High School

277

Associates
Degree

138

Bachelor's
Degree

157

Graduate
Degree

19

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

762

Non-Resident Commuters

33

Drive Alone

699

Carpooled

63

Public

0

Work At Home

48

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26