Mitchell, South Dakota micropolitan area

The Mitchell Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in South Dakota, anchored by the city of Mitchell. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 21,880 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 22,482).^[1]

Mitchell Micropolitan Area
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Mitchell, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area
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Country	United States
State	South Dakota
Largest city	Mitchell
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)

Counties

• Davison
• Hanson
• Sanborn

Communities

• Cities
  • Alexandria
  • Emery
  • Mitchell (Principal city)
  • Mount Vernon
• Towns
  • Ethan
  • Farmer
  • Fulton
• Census-designated places
  • Loomis
• Unincorporated places
  • Epiphany

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 21,880 people, 8,700 households, and 5,618 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 96.70% White, 0.23% African American, 1.71% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $33,263, and the median income for a family was $41,929. Males had a median income of $28,969 versus $20,578 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,329.

See also

• South Dakota census statistical areas