Mitchell County Demographics
A map of Mitchell County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,106 | 46.5% |
Black | 10,054 | 46.2% |
Hispanic | 964 | 4.4% |
Multiracial | 445 | 2.0% |
Asian | 108 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 78 | 0.4% |
Mitchell County, Georgia had a population of 21,755 in 2020. It was 46.5% White, 46.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mitchell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Mitchell County is the 83rd most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.
Mitchell County's White Population
10,106 residents of Mitchell County identify as White, or 46.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Mitchell County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #130 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is more White than neighboring Dougherty County (24% White). Mitchell County is less White than neighboring Baker County (52.6% White), Grady County (56.1% White), Colquitt County (55.7% White), and Thomas County (56.8% White).
Mitchell County's Black Population
10,054 residents of Mitchell County identify as Black, or 46.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mitchell County larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is more Black than neighboring Baker County (39.2% Black), Grady County (27.8% Black), Colquitt County (21.8% Black), and Thomas County (35.5% Black). Mitchell County is less Black than neighboring Dougherty County (69.6% Black).
Mitchell County's Asian Population
108 residents of Mitchell County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mitchell County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is more Asian than neighboring Grady County (0.4% Asian). Mitchell County is less Asian than neighboring Baker County (0.6% Asian), Dougherty County (0.8% Asian), Colquitt County (0.8% Asian), and Thomas County (0.9% Asian).
Mitchell County's Hispanic Population
964 residents of Mitchell County identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mitchell County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #89 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is more Hispanic than neighboring Dougherty County (2.8% Hispanic), and Thomas County (3.4% Hispanic). Mitchell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Baker County (5% Hispanic), Grady County (12.5% Hispanic), and Colquitt County (19% Hispanic).
Mitchell County's Native American/Other Population
78 residents of Mitchell County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mitchell County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #134 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baker County (0.1% Native American/Other). Mitchell County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grady County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Thomas County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Mitchell County's Multiracial Population
445 residents of Mitchell County identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mitchell County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Mitchell County is ranked #140 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mitchell County is less Multiracial than neighboring Baker County (2.4% Multiracial), Dougherty County (2.3% Multiracial), Grady County (2.6% Multiracial), Colquitt County (2.2% Multiracial), and Thomas County (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.