City

Mitchell, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Davison County  ·  South Dakota

👥19,142Population
💰$60,671Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$191,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,247 (35.2%)
Some College1,155 (9.6%)
Associates2,100 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,316 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,178 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,671 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$191,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units9,148
Vacant Units798

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Mitchell, SD

Mitchell is a city in South Dakota, located in Davison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,142 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Mitchell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,671 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mitchell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mitchell is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.59%).

Mitchell, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Mitchell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57301 19,142 $60,671 $191,300 $775 1.0% 37.3% 63.1%