Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,776 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,647 inhabitants. Its county seat is Osage. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Mitchell County at a glance
Mitchell County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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OsagePopulation 3,549
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Quick Facts about Mitchell County
| Population | 10,647 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from | Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County, Mitchell County |
| Area | 1216 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3564,-92.7890 |
| Named for | John Mitchel |
| Altitude | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Capital | Osage |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:19:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mitchell County is located at 43°21'23"N 92°47'21"W (43.3564100, -92.7890300). It has 2 neighbors: Floyd County and Mower County.
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The largest city of Mitchell County is Osage with a population of 3,549. Other cities include, Saint Ansgar population 1,125, Mitchell population 128, McIntire population 127 and Carpenter population 108. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.
Mitchell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Osage | 3,549 | City in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States |
| Saint Ansgar | 1,125 | City |
| Stacyville | 466 | Township in Mitchell County, Iowa |
| Mitchell | 128 | City in Iowa, United States |
| McIntire | 127 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carpenter | 108 | City located in Mitchell County, Iowa |
| Orchard | 71 | Human settlement in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mitchell County
Official Website- Osage
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 1.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,776 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,709 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,716 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,669 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,700 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,676 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,644 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,563 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,571 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,586 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,647 | 0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Mitchell County (2)
People born in Mitchell County, including politician Deo A. Koenigs, US educator and labor activist Florence Rood, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Mitchell County, Georgia county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 21,602 people.
- Mitchell County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 14,881 people.
- Mitchell County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 8,202 people.
- Mitchell County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,879 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |