Census ACS · #867 μSA
Mitchell Metro Area
The Mitchell, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has 25,779 residents. The median household income is $64,723 and the median home value is $187,200.
25,779
Population
18
People / sq mi
$64,723
Median Income
$187,200
Median Home Value
The Mitchell CBSA covers 1,439 sq mi of land at 17.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
Economy & Income
$64,723
Median Household Income
$36,333
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$187,200
Median Home Value
$745
Median Rent
67.0%
Homeownership
Education
91.6%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
9.8%
Work From Home
15.0 min
Avg Commute
21.8%
Foreign Born
Mitchell spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mitchell, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 25,779 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #867 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mitchell metro area is $64,723, with a per capita income of $36,333.
The Mitchell, Sd CBSA spans the state of South Dakota.
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Data for the Mitchell, Sd CBSA (33580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Mitchell is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 18 people per square mile. Mitchell is a metro area in SD with a population of 25,779.
The typical household here earns about $64,723, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $187,200, with typical rent around $745.
24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.