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Mitchell County, GA
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Mitchell County, Georgia.
Population
21,058
Land area
512sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
Mitchell County at a glance
- Mitchell County is 78% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,613 a year, 26% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,000 (65% below Georgia) and median rent is $797 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Camilla (5,124), Pelham (3,433) and Baconton (790).
Local data for Mitchell County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,613
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (826), German Americans (507), Mexican Americans (471).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,589
6,497 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,183
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $5,707 per person
PPP loans
$45.09M
1,562 loans, 4,541 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$107K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mitchell County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
330
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mitchell County, GA?
- Camilla is the largest city or town in Mitchell County, with about 5,124 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31716, 31730, 31765, 31779, 31784.
- What is the population of Mitchell County, GA?
- About 21,058 people live in Mitchell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County borders Dougherty County, Colquitt County, Thomas County, Decatur County, Grady County, Worth County, Baker County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023