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Mitchell, SD
City in Davison County, South Dakota.
Population
15,649
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,355
ZIP codes
0
Mitchell and its ZIP codes
Mitchell at a glance
- Mitchell is about 113 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $58,620, 22% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,200 (25% below South Dakota) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Mitchell, SD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants72
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Mitchell, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,620
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,422), Irish Americans (1,479), Norwegian Americans (1,239).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davison County. PPP loans are for Mitchell.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,416
12,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
How people get to work
Mitchell, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Mitchell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Millbrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| FultonTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Upland ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LetcherTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| EthanTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AlexandriaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmerTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| DimockTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| StorlaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| ArtesianTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mitchell, SD in?
- Mitchell is in Davison County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Mitchell, SD?
- About 15,649 people live in Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mitchell?
- Nearby places include Loomis (5.7 mi), Millbrook Colony (9.1 mi), Fulton (10 mi), Upland Colony (10 mi), Rosedale Colony (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023