Mitchell County
Mitchell County, North Carolina
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone: (828) 688-2434
Fax: (828) 688-4443
www.mitchellcounty.org
On the southwestern border of NC, northeast of Asheville; organized Feb 16, 1861 from Burke, Caldwell, Yancey, McDowell, and Watauga counties. Name Origin: For Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857), a professor at the University of North Carolina who was killed while exploring what is now called Mt. Mitchell
Area (sq mi):: 222.14 (land 221.43; water 0.71) Population per square mile: 71.30
Population 2005: 15,784 State rank: 87 Population change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 8.70% Population 2000: 15,687 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 42.00
Income 2000: per capita $15,933; median household $30,508; Population below poverty level: 13.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,658-$19,875
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.80% Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.50%
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Mitchell County, Kansas
Beloit, KS 67420
Phone: (785) 738-3652
Fax: (785) 738-5524
www.mcks.org
In north-central KS, northwest of Salina; organized Feb 26, 1867 from Kirwin Land District. Name Origin: For Capt. William D. Mitchell (?-1865), Union officer killed at Battle of Monroe's Cross Roads, NC
Area (sq mi):: 718.62 (land 699.82; water 18.80) Population per square mile: 9.20
Population 2005: 6,420 State rank: 57 Population change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 -3.80% Population 2000: 6,932 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.10
Income 2000: per capita $17,653; median household $33,385; Population below poverty level: 9.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,721-$25,447
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 12.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 9.20%
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Mitchell County, Georgia
Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2000
Fax: (229) 336-2003
www.mitchellcountyga.net
In southwestern GA, south of Albany; organized Dec 21, 1857 from Baker County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Mitchell (1760-1839), Revolutionary War hero and president of the GA Senate. Some claim David Brydie Mitchell (1766-1837), GA governor
Area (sq mi):: 513.81 (land 511.96; water 1.85) Population per square mile: 46.50
Population 2005: 23,791 State rank: 73 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 18.00% Population 2000: 23,932 (White 49.10%; Black or African American 47.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 34.00
Income 2000: per capita $13,042; median household $26,581; Population below poverty level: 26.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,344-$18,466
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 26.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.40%
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Mitchell County, Texas
Colorado City, TX 79512
Phone: (325) 728-3481
Fax: (325) 728-5322
In north-central TX, west of Abilene; organized Aug 21, 1876 from Bexar County. Name Origin: For Asa (1795-1865) and Eli (n.d.) Mitchell, early settlers of Austin's colony
Area (sq mi):: 915.90 (land 910.04; water 5.86) Population per square mile: 10.30
Population 2005: 9,413 State rank: 169 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.90%; 1990-2000 21.00% Population 2000: 9,698 (White 55.10%; Black or African American 12.80%; Hispanic or Latino 31.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 12.30%). Foreign born: 2.80%. Median age: 38.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,043; median household $25,399; Population below poverty level: 17.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $14,568-$16,270
Unemployment (2004): 7.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 3.40% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 25.10%
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Mitchell County, Iowa
Osage, IA 50461
Phone: (641) 732-3726
Fax: (641) 732-3728
On the central northern border of IA, northeast of Mason City; established Jan 15, 1851 from Chickasaw County. Name Origin: Named by Irish settlers for John Mitchel (1815-75), Irish journalist and nationalist who was imprisoned for helping to lead revolt against Britain and escaped to the U.S. in 1853
Area (sq mi):: 469.40 (land 468.92; water 0.47) Population per square mile: 23.30
Population 2005: 10,919 State rank: 73 Population change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 -0.50% Population 2000: 10,874 (White 98.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 40.60
Income 2000: per capita $16,809; median household $34,843; Population below poverty level: 10.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,900-$23,494
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.70%
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