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Mitchell, IL

Census-designated place in Madison County, Illinois.

Population

1,092

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,954

ZIP codes

0

Mitchell and its ZIP codes

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Mitchell at a glance

  • Mitchell is about 8.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,450, 28% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,500 (58% below Illinois).

Local data for Mitchell, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mitchell, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,450

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$110,500

Homeownership

99.0%

Bachelor's or higher

9.6%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

27.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (103), Mexican Americans (71), French Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Mitchell.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,911

107,517 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,684

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.7B

FY 2026, $6,581 per person

Madison County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mitchell, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.5%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mitchell, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

854

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

824

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 22°F

41.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mitchell, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Mitchell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Granite CityCity2.9 mi19
Pontoon BeachVillage3 mi10
South RoxanaVillage3.4 mi2.2
HartfordVillage3.6 mi5.2
Glen CarbonVillage5.2 mi10.3
EdwardsvilleCity5.3 mi20
RoxanaVillage5.4 mi7.1
MaryvilleVillage5.6 mi5.8
Glasgow Village, MOCensus-designated place6.5 mi1
MadisonCity6.6 mi14.1
Wood RiverCity6.8 mi7
Spanish Lake, MOCensus-designated place7.1 mi7.4
Riverview, MOVillage7.1 mi0.8
CollinsvilleCity7.2 mi15.4
Fairmont CityVillage7.5 mi6.2
VeniceCity7.7 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mitchell, IL in?
Mitchell is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mitchell, IL?
About 1,092 people live in Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mitchell?
Nearby places include Granite City (2.9 mi), Pontoon Beach (3 mi), South Roxana (3.4 mi), Hartford (3.6 mi), Glen Carbon (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023