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Mitchell, IN
City in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Population
3,937
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,096
ZIP codes
0
Mitchell and its ZIP codes
Mitchell at a glance
- Mitchell is about 5.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 153rd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $48,930, 32% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Mitchell, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,930
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (698), Irish Americans (419), Mexican Americans (215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Mitchell.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,375
14,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$350M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Mitchell, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Mitchell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LawrenceportCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OrleansTown | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| BedfordCity | 8.3 mi | 12.2 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| SaltilloTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| OoliticTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| East OoliticCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PaoliTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CampbellsburgTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| NeedmoreCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| AvocaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| West Baden SpringsTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HeltonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mitchell, IN in?
- Mitchell is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Mitchell, IN?
- About 3,937 people live in Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mitchell?
- Nearby places include Lawrenceport (4.8 mi), Orleans (5.3 mi), Tunnelton (7.8 mi), Bedford (8.3 mi), Huron (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023