Mitchell, SD Demographics

A map of Mitchell's Population by Race

Mitchell, South Dakota had a population of 15,660 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mitchell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mitchell's White Population

13,565 residents of Mitchell identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mitchell slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #308 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more White than neighboring Loomis (84.8% White), and Rosedale Colony (0% White). Mitchell is less White than neighboring Upland Colony (98.3% White), Millbrook Colony (98% White), and Ethan (87.7% White).

Mitchell's Black Population

121 residents of Mitchell identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mitchell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more Black than neighboring Loomis (0% Black), Upland Colony (0% Black), Millbrook Colony (0% Black), Rosedale Colony (0% Black), and Ethan (0% Black).

Mitchell's Asian Population

101 residents of Mitchell identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mitchell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more Asian than neighboring Upland Colony (0% Asian), Millbrook Colony (0% Asian), Rosedale Colony (0% Asian), and Ethan (0.5% Asian). Mitchell is less Asian than neighboring Loomis (3% Asian).

Mitchell's Hispanic Population

833 residents of Mitchell identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mitchell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #83 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more Hispanic than neighboring Loomis (0% Hispanic), Upland Colony (0% Hispanic), Millbrook Colony (1% Hispanic), and Rosedale Colony (0% Hispanic). Mitchell is less Hispanic than neighboring Ethan (5.8% Hispanic).

Mitchell's Native American/Other Population

587 residents of Mitchell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mitchell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #146 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Upland Colony (0% Native American/Other), Millbrook Colony (0% Native American/Other), Rosedale Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Ethan (1.4% Native American/Other). Mitchell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loomis (6.1% Native American/Other).

Mitchell's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Mitchell identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mitchell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Mitchell is ranked #226 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mitchell is more Multiracial than neighboring Upland Colony (1.7% Multiracial), Millbrook Colony (1% Multiracial), and Rosedale Colony (0% Multiracial). Mitchell is less Multiracial than neighboring Loomis (6.1% Multiracial), and Ethan (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.