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Mitchell County, North Carolina

Mitchell County: county in North Carolina, United States

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Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,579 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,881 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bakersville. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.

Mitchell County locator map
Location of Mitchell County on North Carolina map.

County Snapshot

Mitchell County at a glance

Mitchell County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

4

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Spruce Pine 2,126 Richlands 1,718 Bailey 569 Bakersville 441

Quick Facts about Mitchell County

Population 14,881 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (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%
Latitude & Longitude 36.0133,-82.1635
Named for Elisha Mitchell
Capital Bakersville
Establishment January 01, 1861
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 02:26:24 (16th April 2026)
Density 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.69% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Mitchell County Courthouse image
Mitchell County Courthouse image

Geography

Mitchell County is located at 36°0'48"N 82°9'48"W (36.0132900, -82.1634700). It has 3 neighbors: Avery County, Yancey County and Unicoi County.

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The largest city of Mitchell County is Spruce Pine with a population of 2,126. Other cities include, Richlands population 1,718 and Bailey population 569. See all Mitchell County cities & populated places.

Mitchell County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Spruce Pine 2,126 Town in North Carolina, United States of America
Richlands 1,718 Town in North Carolina, USA
Bailey 569 Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States
Bakersville 441 Township in Mitchell County, North Carolina

Weather

85°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 7 mph WSW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

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Official website of Mitchell County

Official Website
  • Bakersville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mitchell County decreased by 4.69% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,579 - census
2011 15,356 -1.45% estimation process
2012 15,330 -0.17% estimation process
2013 15,282 -0.31% estimation process
2014 15,174 -0.71% estimation process
2015 15,071 -0.68% estimation process
2016 14,996 -0.5% estimation process
2017 14,992 -0.03% estimation process
2018 14,996 0.03% estimation process
2019 14,964 -0.21% estimation process
2020 14,881 -0.56% 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 (4)

North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Wake County 1,132,271 County in North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg County 1,128,945 County in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte 900,350 The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Guilford County 540,521 County in North Carolina, United States of America
Raleigh 474,414 The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
Forsyth County 383,843 County in North Carolina, United States of America
West Raleigh 338,759 A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Cumberland County 336,364 County in Maine, United States
Durham County 327,306 County in North Carolina, United States of America
Greensboro 297,878 The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
Durham 285,897 The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Buncombe County 263,477 County in North Carolina, United States
Winston-Salem 248,112 The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Union County 244,562 County in North Carolina, United States
New Hanover County 236,613 County in North Carolina, United States
Gaston County 226,568 County in North Carolina, United States

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