Demographics & People — Mitchell, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,637 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 7,233 |
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| Family Households | 3,733 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,025 |
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| Black or African American | 59 |
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| Asian | 103 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 831 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,092 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,803 |
| Other groups | 1,851 |
| Irish | 1,764 |
| American | 1,319 |
| Norwegian | 1,175 |
| English | 992 |
| Dutch | 739 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 659 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 564 |
Language
| English Only | 14,019 |
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| Spanish | 372 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,554 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 944 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,125 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mitchell, South Dakota.
