Mitchell County, North Carolina
Total Population: 14,973
County Seat: Bakersville
Median Home Value
$202,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$58,089
Across all households
Median Age
48 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.9%
65 Years and Over
25.5%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.0%
No Health Insurance
10.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$58,089
Mean Household Income
$74,236
Per Capita Income
$32,713
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$202,100
Median Rent
$744/mo
Total Housing Units
8,673
Owner-Occupied
77.6%
Renter-Occupied
22.4%
Vacancy Rate
26.1%
Married Couple Households
50.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
14.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.6%
Average Household Size
2.27
Broadband Internet Access
80.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37121.