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Mitchell, NE
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Population
1,962
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,922
ZIP codes
0
Mitchell and its ZIP codes
Mitchell at a glance
- Mitchell is about 113 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $54,150, 29% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 (49% below Nebraska) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Mitchell, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,150
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (685), Mexican Americans (485), Irish Americans (155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotts Bluff County. PPP loans are for Mitchell.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,764
15,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
How people get to work
Mitchell, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
890
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Mitchell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorrillVillage | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| ScottsbluffCity | 9.4 mi | 6.6 |
| TerrytownCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GeringCity | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| LymanVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HenryVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Huntley, WYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MinatareCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| MelbetaVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Torrington, WYCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| McGrewVillage | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Yoder, WYTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Hawk Springs, WYCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| LaGrange, WYTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.5 |
| BayardCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mitchell, NE in?
- Mitchell is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Mitchell, NE?
- About 1,962 people live in Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mitchell?
- Nearby places include Morrill (6 mi), Scottsbluff (9.4 mi), Terrytown (10 mi), Gering (11 mi), Lyman (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023