Mitchell County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mitchell County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37121
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 221.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 221.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.013102
- Longitude
- -82.163554
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,830
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,191
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,153 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 673 | 4.5% |
| White | 13,692 | 92.3% |
| Black | 136 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,804 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 3.2% |
| White | 11,409 | 93.6% |
| Black | 161 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,992
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,950
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,882
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,678 | 91.2% |
| Black | 139 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,172
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 975 | 9.6% |
| Republican | 5,956 | 58.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,197 | 31.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,855 | 47.7% |
| Female | 5,316 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,252 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 2.2% |
| Black | 39 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,314
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,829 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 38.0% |
| Black | 12 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 34 | 61.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,037 | 62.6% |
| Female | 3,276 | 61.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,458 (22.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,715 (24.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,697
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $218,031
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $806
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.