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Mitchell County Schools
Mitchell County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 14,992. The median household income is $57,602 and the median age is 48.0.
14,992
Population
68
People / sq mi
$57,602
Median Income
48.0
Median Age
Mitchell County Schools covers 221 sq mi of land at 67.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,602
Median Household Income
$34,790
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$220,100
Median Home Value
$813
Median Rent
76.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mitchell County Schools serves a community with a population of 14,992 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Mitchell County Schools is $57,602, with a per capita income of $34,790. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Mitchell County Schools is 91.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Mitchell County Schools, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Mitchell County Schools is $220,100, with a median rent of $813. The homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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Data for Mitchell County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3703000).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.