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 | |
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| Mitchell, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
 The World's Only Corn Palace "South Dakota Home Grown" Theme (2020) | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Dakota |
| Largest city | Mitchell |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Counties
editCommunities
edit- Cities
- Alexandria
- Emery
- Mitchell (Principal city)
- Mount Vernon
- Towns
- Census-designated places
- Unincorporated places
Demographics
editAs 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.