Mitchell County, Georgia

Mitchell County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,498 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,602 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bakersville. The county was created 163 years ago in 1860.

Mitchell County locator map
Location of Mitchell County on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Mitchell County

Population : 21,602 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
Different from : Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County
Area : 575 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Named for : Elisha Mitchell
Altitude : 177 feet / 54 meters
Capital : Bakersville
Establishment : January 01, 1861
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:52:25 (26th April 2024)
Density : 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.78% (2010-2020)
Mitchell County Courthouse image
Mitchell County Courthouse
Mitchell County Courthouse image
Mitchell County Courthouse image

Geography

Mitchell County is located at 31°13'31"N 84°11'40"W (31.2253200, -84.1943100). It has 3 neighbors: Avery County, Yancey County and Unicoi County.

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The largest city of Mitchell County is Camilla with a population of 4,941. Other cities include, Pelham population 3,408, Baconton population 813 and Sale City population 344. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.

Mitchell County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.

City Name Population Title
Camilla 4,941 County seat in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States
Pelham 3,408 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America
Baconton 813 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America
Sale City 344 Human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America

Mitchell County has 3 neighbours.

  • Bakersville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 8.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 23,498 - census
2011 23,400 -0.42% estimation process
2012 23,086 -1.36% estimation process
2013 22,992 -0.41% estimation process
2014 22,715 -1.22% estimation process
2015 22,449 -1.18% estimation process
2016 22,455 0.03% estimation process
2017 22,317 -0.62% estimation process
2018 22,135 -0.82% estimation process
2019 21,863 -1.24% estimation process
2020 21,602 -1.21% estimation process

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People born in Mitchell County (2)

People born in Mitchell County, including politician Ralph Hise, physician Nelson Gales Blalock, .

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Other places with the same name (5)

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