North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,992 (100%) |
| Population Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,602 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,790 |
| Median Home Value | $220,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,697 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,023 (57.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,564 (18.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,110 (24.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,587 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 4,176 (63.4%) |
The table below compares Mitchell County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 88 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 71 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 64 | 37th |
| Per Capita Income | # 41 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 100 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
