Mitchell, Indiana
Mitchell: city in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
About
Mitchell is a township located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,350 and a population density of 512 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,269 inhabitants.
The township was created 162 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Mitchell
| Population | 4,269 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Postal code | 47446 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 8.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7328,-86.4736 |
| Altitude | 682 feet / 208 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1864 (162 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 19:06:30 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 502 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mitchell is located at 38°43'58"N 86°28'25"W (38.7328300, -86.4736000).
Mitchell map
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Weather
Isolated rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mitchell decreased by 1.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,338 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,332 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,309 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,281 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,261 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,262 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,263 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,269 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,249 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,269 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mitchell
1Spring Mill State Park
3333 IN-60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446, United States View details
Phone: +18128493534 | Website available
2Pioneer Village
3333 IN-60, Mitchell, IN 47446, United States View details
Phone: +18128494129 | Website available
3Virgil I "Gus" Grissom Memorial Museum
3333 IN-60, Mitchell, IN 47446, United States View details
Phone: +18128494129 | Website available
4Donaldson Cave
Spring Mill State Park, 3333 IN-60, Mitchell, IN 47446, United States View details
5Gus Grissom Boyhood Home
715 W Grissom Ave, Mitchell, IN 47446, United States View details
Phone: +18128494940
People born in Mitchell (8)
People born in Mitchell, including Old West outlaw Sam Bass, composer Catherine Murphy Urner, politician Joseph R. Burton, .
More notable people
- Terry Cole (American football player (1945-2005)) he was born in 07/07/1945
- Vern Tincher (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1936
- Chase Briscoe (American racing driver) he was born in 15/12/1994
- Ferdinand Graham Walker (American painter) he was born in 16/02/1859
- Betty Grissom (wife of astronaut Gus Grissom) she was born in 08/08/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mitchell, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151351 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47405-7000 |
| 367088 | Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47404 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mitchell, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mitchell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Post Office | Mitchell (IN) | 47446 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Mitchell, South Dakota city in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 15,697 people.
- Mitchell, Nebraska city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,608 people.
- Mitchell, Georgia town in Glascock County, Georgia, United States with a population of 185 people.
- Mitchell, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 128 people.
- Mitchell, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 126 people.
- Mitchell, Kansas unincorporated community in Mitchell Township, Rice County, Kansas with a population of 118 people.
- Mitchell, Minnesota township in Wilkin County, Minnesota with a population of 81 people.
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shawswick | 20,173 | Township in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Bedford | 13,233 | Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States |
| Redding | 4,262 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Guthrie | 1,401 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Oolitic | 1,138 | City in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Bono | 827 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Avoca | 583 | Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Erie | 531 | Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Mitchell distances to largest Indiana cities