Mitchell County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
14,973
Male
7,375
49.3%
Female
7,598
50.7%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.2%
High School or Higher39.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.7%
Married
47.7%
Mitchell County, NC has a population of 14,973 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 48.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.1% of the population. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.1% of residents are foreign-born.