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Mitchell Township, MN

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Wilkin County, MN, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

113
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.4
years ∙ half population younger than 38.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
11.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Mitchell Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States.
Location
Township in Wilkin County, MN, US
Co-ordinates
DEC46.500201° N, 96.592970° W
DMS46° 30′ 00.72″ N, 96° 35′ 34.69″ W

Population Density & area

3.1/sq mi (1.2/km²)
Total Area
36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²)
Land Area
36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

44.2% male
Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%
males per 100 females
Mitchell Township 79.4
Wilkin County 112.3
Minnesota 100.4

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Mitchell Township 0%
Wilkin County 2.4%
Minnesota 8.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.4
years ∙ half population younger than 38.4, half older
Mitchell Township
38.4
Wilkin County
42.2
Minnesota
38.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
91.5
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Mitchell Township 91.5
Wilkin County 74.5
Minnesota 67.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 32.7% 22.7% 22.9%
Working age (18-64) 52.3% 57.4% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 15% 19.9% 17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 91.5 74.5 67.1
Child dependency ratio 62.7 39.6 38.2
Old-age dependency ratio 28.8 34.8 28.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.8%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.4%
Other
1.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
11.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Mitchell Township 11.8%
Wilkin County 18%
Minnesota 41%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Mitchell Township population
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Hispanic or Latino 4.4% 4% 6.4%
Mexican 4.4% 2.7% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1.3% 2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95.6% 96% 93.6%
One race 93.8% 92.8% 89.1%
White 93.8% 90.4% 75.9%
Black or African American 0% 0.4% 6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.5% 0.7%
Asian 0% 0% 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 1.4% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.8% 3.2% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

84.6% family
Family 84.6%
Non family 15.4%
% family households
Mitchell Township 84.6%
Wilkin County 61.5%
Minnesota 62.3%

Average household size

2.9
persons per household
Mitchell Township
2.9
Wilkin County
2.35
Minnesota
2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Mitchell Township population
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total households 39 2,655 2,307,955
Average houshold size 2.9 2.35 2.43
Family households 33 1,633 1,438,404
Average family size 3.06 2.93 3.04
Married couple family 30 1,328 1,129,003
Other families 3 305 309,401
Male householder 1 84 102,922
Female householder 2 221 206,479
Non-family households 6 1,022 869,551
One-person households 6 859 686,475
Male householder 6 565 320,418
Senior (65+) living alone 3 227 97,557
Female householder 0 294 366,057
Senior (65+) living alone 0 165 186,557
Other living arrangements 0 163 183,076

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

39
housing units
Mitchell Township 39
Wilkin County 2,983
Minnesota 2,545,030

Occupancy status

100% occupied
Occupied 100%
Vacant 0%
vacancy rate
Mitchell Township 0%
Wilkin County 11%
Minnesota 9.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.1%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1972
Half of houses were built before 1972, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
33.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
10.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
41%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
15.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 8.3 6.3 6.1
1–3 rooms 0% 13.2% 14.9%
4–6 rooms 7.7% 40% 41.4%
7+ rooms 92.3% 46.8% 43.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.4% 2.7%
1 bedroom 0% 11.5% 11.4%
2 bedrooms 10.3% 22.3% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 20.5% 31.2% 32.2%
4+ bedrooms 69.3% 34.7% 29.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1972 1967 1979
Total housing units 39 2,983 2,545,030
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

92.3% owners
Renter-occupied 7.7%
Owner-occupied 92.3%
homeownership rate
Mitchell Township 92.3%
Wilkin County 79.7%
Minnesota 72.2%

Average household size

2.86
Owner-occupied
3.33
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Mitchell Township 2.86
Wilkin County 2.51
Minnesota 2.59

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total occupied units 39 2,655 2,307,955
Year moved in
2020 or later 2.6% 19% 23.8%
2010 to 2019 12.8% 37.8% 38.9%
2000 to 2009 59% 17.5% 16.1%
1999 or earlier 25.7% 25.6% 21.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.7% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.8% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 6.7% 6.7%
1 vehicle 12.8% 23.8% 30.8%
2 vehicles 28.2% 40% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 59% 29.4% 23.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 84.6% 58.3% 75.9%
Electricity 2.6% 27.3% 19.4%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 10.3% 8.1% 1.3%
All other fuels 2.6% 4.4% 2.5%
No fuel used 0% 1.9% 0.9%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1.3% 0.7%
No telephone service available 2.6% 0.7% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$307,100
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Mitchell Township
$307,100
Wilkin County
$182,200
Minnesota
$329,300

Housing Cost Burden

0%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
0%
Owners without a mortgage
7.1%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Property value
Median Value $307,100 $182,200 $329,300
Under $100,000 25% 25.6% 7.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 8.3% 27.6% 13.3%
$200,000 - $300,000 13.9% 27.1% 22.6%
$300,000 - $500,000 44.4% 16.3% 36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 8.3% 3.5% 17%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0% 2.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 61.1% 56.8% 64%
Without a mortgage 38.9% 43.2% 36%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,115 $1,356 $1,947
Without a mortgage $550 $556 $698
Gross rent
Median rent $— $564 $1,280

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

29.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Mitchell Township 29.3%
Wilkin County 23%
Minnesota 39.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

2.7%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Mitchell Township 2.7%
Wilkin County 6.5%
Minnesota 6.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

27
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
100%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Mitchell Township
0%
Wilkin County
29.9%
Minnesota
39.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total enrolled (age 3+) 27 1,340 1,385,086
Nursery / preschool 0% 6.7% 6.2%
K–12 100% 77.5% 69.9%
Kindergarten 37% 5.7% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 11.1% 16.6% 20.6%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 25.9% 34% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 25.9% 21.3% 22.4%
College or graduate school 0% 15.8% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 0% 13.1% 18.8%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.8% 5.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 29.9% 39.1%
School type
Public school 59.3% 83.2% 83.3%
Private school 40.7% 16.8% 16.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

75
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
24%
Some college no degree
16%
Associates degree
28%
Bachelors degree
25.3%
Graduate or professional degree
4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
83.3% · 16.7%
Some college no degree
41.7% · 58.3%
Associates degree
28.6% · 71.4%
Bachelors degree
52.6% · 47.4%
Graduate or professional degree
66.7% · 33.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Population (25+) 75 4,452 3,923,744
Less than 9th grade 0% 1.5% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 2.7% 5% 3.4%
High school diploma or GED 24% 31% 23.3%
Some college, no degree 16% 23.7% 19.5%
Associate's degree 28% 15.7% 11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 29.3% 23% 39.4%
Bachelor's degree 25.3% 18.7% 25.6%
Graduate or professional 4% 4.3% 13.8%
High School or higher 97.3% 93.4% 93.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,250
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$98,182
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$58,750
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,250 $48,963 $58,615
Less than high school graduate $— $30,750 $36,257
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $98,182 $39,435 $42,951
Some college or associate's degree $— $47,757 $51,845
Bachelor's degree $58,750 $63,690 $73,301
Graduate or professional degree $— $63,750 $89,644
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 43.4% 23.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.2% 17.9% 12.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 10.6% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 5.8% 3.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

79
residents 16 years and over
Mitchell Township 79
Wilkin County 5,036
Minnesota 4,583,739

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
58.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Mitchell Township 58.2%
Wilkin County 59.8%
Minnesota 65.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39
years ∙ half are younger than 39, half older
Mitchell Township
39
Wilkin County
41.9
Minnesota
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

63.8% male
Male 63.8%
Female 36.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Mitchell Township 36.2
Wilkin County 42.4
Minnesota 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Mitchell Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total labor force 47 3,169 3,123,057
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.3% 4.4% 5.1%
20 to 24 years 2.1% 10.2% 9.5%
25 to 29 years 17% 7.7% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 10.6% 9.3% 10.9%
35 to 44 years 27.7% 20% 22%
45 to 54 years 12.8% 19.2% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 12.8% 11.3% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 6.4% 10.9% 7.9%
65 to 74 years 4.3% 5.6% 5.2%
75 years and over 2.1% 1.4% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 63.8% 57.6% 52.3%
Female 36.2% 42.4% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Mitchell Township
59.5%
Wilkin County
62.9%
Minnesota
68.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

73.2%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
44.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Mitchell Township 44.7%
Wilkin County 56.8%
Minnesota 64.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Mitchell Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 66.7% 53.9% 52.6%
20 to 24 years 100% 98.8% 83.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 73.5% 89.1%
30 to 34 years 83.3% 79.3% 88.9%
35 to 44 years 52% 84.7% 88.5%
45 to 54 years 75% 83.7% 87.8%
55 to 59 years 100% 78.9% 81.4%
60 to 64 years 60% 63.5% 64.6%
65 to 74 years 22.2% 23.6% 27.7%
75 years and over 12.5% 8.2% 6.7%
LFPR by gender
Male 73.2% 68.4% 71.6%
Female 44.7% 56.8% 64.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 58.4% 62.7% 67%
Black or African American —% 84.6% 70.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 26.3% 58%
Asian —% 0% 75.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 66.2%
Some Other Race —% 76.8% 75.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 70.3% 74%
Hispanic or Latino —% 54.5% 76.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Mitchell Township
2.1%
Wilkin County
4.8%
Minnesota
4.1%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
5.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Mitchell Township 0%
Wilkin County 4.6%
Minnesota 4.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Mitchell Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 6.5% 10.3%
20 to 24 years 0% 27.3% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 1.2% 4.7%
30 to 34 years 20% 8.1% 3.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 0.8% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 1% 3%
55 to 59 years 0% 0.8% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.2% 3.1%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.1% 3.6%
75 years and over 0% 2.3% 3.2%
By gender
Male 0% 4.6% 4.4%
Female 5.9% 5.1% 3.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.2% 4.9% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 0% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 60% 10.8%
Asian —% —% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 6.9%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 0% 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino —% 37.2% 5.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

46
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Mitchell Township 46
Wilkin County 3,013
Minnesota 2,992,254
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Mitchell Township 72%
Wilkin County 72%
Minnesota 69%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Mitchell Township, MN workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 5 workers
are employed in Agriculture
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Agriculture 39.1%
Retail trade 10.9%
Construction 6.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Agriculture employs the most men — 53.3% of 30 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 18.8% of 16 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Mitchell Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total employed population 46 3,013 2,992,254
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 39.1% 12.2% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Construction 6.5% 9% 6.4%
Manufacturing 0% 13.9% 13.3%
Wholesale trade 4.3% 4% 2.5%
Retail trade 10.9% 7.9% 10.7%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.3% 3.2% 4.2%
Utilities 0% 0.5% 0.7%
Information 6.5% 0.3% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.3% 5% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 4.3% 1.3% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.3% 4.5% 7.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 4.3% 3.7% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 9.4% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 6.5% 12.1% 16.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.4% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 3.1% 5.3%
Other services 4.3% 4.8% 4.3%
Government 0% 4.2% 3.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

80.4% Private
Government 0%
Private Employment 80.4%
Self Employed 19.6%
Private employment (%)
Mitchell Township 80.4%
Wilkin County 69.3%
Minnesota 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

19.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 8.7%
Unincorporated business 8.7%
Unpaid family workers 2.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Mitchell Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Private wage & salary 80.4% 69.3% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 73.9% 58.9% 65.4%
Not-for-profit employees 6.5% 10.4% 12.3%
Self-employed 19.6% 17.4% 9.5%
Incorporated business 8.7% 4.2% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 8.7% 12.2% 5.4%
Unpaid family workers 2.2% 0.9% 0.2%
Government 0% 13.3% 12.9%
Local government 0% 9% 7.6%
State government 0% 3.3% 3.6%
Federal government 0% 1% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

8.7% WFH
Work from home 8.7%
Commute to work 91.3%
Working from home (%)
Mitchell Township 8.7%
Wilkin County 8.4%
Minnesota 17.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

46.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Mitchell Township 46.7
Wilkin County 21.8
Minnesota 22.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Mitchell Township
Employed residents 16+.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total employed population 46 3,013 2,992,254
Worked from home 8.7% 8.4% 17.6%
Drove Alone 65.2% 77.6% 68.9%
Carpooled 26.1% 7.2% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0% 1.8%
Walked 0% 4.3% 2.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 2.5% 1.7%
Commuting population 42 2,706 2,421,905
Mean travel time (minutes) 46.7 21.8 22.7
Less than 5 minutes 0% 7.6% 4.1%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 36.5% 28.1%
15 to 29 minutes 40.5% 31.2% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 16.7% 11.5% 18.2%
45 to 59 minutes 21.4% 6.9% 5.6%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 3.7% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 21.4% 2.7% 1.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$90,417
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Mitchell Township $90,417
Wilkin County $59,533
Minnesota $67,607
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

44 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Mitchell Township 44¢
Wilkin County 76¢
Minnesota 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Mitchell Township, MN workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$98,295
Workers in Agriculture report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Agriculture $98,295
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in Agriculture earn the highest median earnings — $98,409, compared to $97,727 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $43,125 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Mitchell Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Median Earnings $90,417 $59,533 $67,607
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $98,295 $65,227 $54,090
Mining and logging $— $— $95,697
Construction $— $53,576 $70,976
Manufacturing $— $59,375 $67,170
Wholesale trade $— $61,852 $72,226
Retail trade $— $48,015 $53,614
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $69,250 $65,090
Utilities $— $91,875 $98,106
Information $— $83,750 $76,508
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $44,375 $91,492
Real estate and leasing $— $60,625 $68,292
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $62,365 $96,784
Corporate management $— $— $120,396
Administrative and waste services $— $41,413 $56,529
Education and health services
Educational services $— $59,013 $65,103
Health care and social assistance $— $59,583 $62,029
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $43,500 $57,203
Accommodation and food services $— $66,250 $41,075
Other services $— $48,750 $56,038
Government $— $72,656 $77,874
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$97,727
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $97,727
Own unincorporated business $19,375
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $98,295, compared to $97,727 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $43,125, compared to $43,125 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Mitchell Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $97,727 $59,926 $67,156
Not-for-profit employees $— $72,607 $67,377
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $60,000 $80,431
Unincorporated business $19,375 $40,156 $52,388
Government
Local government $— $61,667 $70,288
State government $— $66,806 $71,387
Federal government $— $71,944 $74,574
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Mitchell Township, MN workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$50,000
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $50,000
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $97,727 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $43,125 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Mitchell Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Median earnings(Total) $90,417 $59,533 $67,607
Management and business
Management $50,000 $67,596 $98,678
Business and finance $— $63,750 $85,771
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $91,350 $102,745
Architecture and engineering $— $62,432 $96,498
Sciences $— $71,250 $79,946
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $50,536 $62,237
Legal $— $— $113,887
Education, Training and Library $— $55,938 $61,816
Arts, design and media $— $— $67,651
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $74,286 $97,233
Health technicians $— $56,875 $57,266
Healthcare support $— $46,563 $40,578
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $— $59,929
Law enforcement $— $80,417 $84,176
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $32,292 $35,377
Building and grounds cleaning $— $40,658 $43,773
Personal care and service $— $14,250 $40,197
Sales and office
Sales $— $63,750 $70,678
Office and Administrative Support $— $48,042 $53,075
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $60,109 $47,438
Construction and extraction $— $62,596 $66,799
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $56,786 $64,275
Production and transportation
Production $— $51,250 $51,538
Transportation $— $61,713 $61,402
Material moving $— $52,321 $44,379
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$98,021
Median household income in Mitchell Township
Median household income (USD)
Mitchell Township
$98,021
Wilkin County
$71,410
Minnesota
$89,062
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mitchell Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$35,243
Per capita income in Mitchell Township
Per capita income (USD)
Mitchell Township
$35,243
Wilkin County
$36,613
Minnesota
$48,237
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Mitchell Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$102,256
Average household income in Mitchell Township
Avg household income (USD)
Mitchell Township
$102,256
Wilkin County
$86,593
Minnesota
$118,304
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mitchell Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$102,256
Mean household income
$98,021
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Mitchell Township $4,235
Wilkin County $15,183
Minnesota $29,242
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Mitchell Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Mitchell Township and peer geographies.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total households 39 2,655 2,307,955
Median household income $98,021 $71,410 $89,062
Mean household income $102,256 $86,593 $118,304
Mean-median gap $4,235 $15,183 $29,242
Family households 33 1,633 1,438,404
Median family income $98,646 $93,015 $113,993
Mean family income $105,779 $107,514 $143,997
Mean-median gap $7,133 $14,499 $30,004
Non-family households 6 1,022 869,551
Median non-family income $— $41,157 $52,488
Mean non-family income $56,467 $46,995 $70,756
Mean-median gap $— $5,838 $18,268
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $35,243 $36,613 $48,237
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

89.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Mitchell Township
89.7%
Wilkin County
75.6%
Minnesota
78.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
25.6% of households (10) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $25,640
SSI (disability)
2.6% of households (1) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
10.3% of households (4) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.1% of households (2) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Mitchell Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total households 39 2,655 2,307,955
Wage-based income
With earnings 90% 76% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 26% 36% 30%
Average social security income $25,640 $21,186 $25,927
Retirement income 26% 24% 24%
Average retirement income $33,710 $38,792 $30,828
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $— $8,514 $11,982
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 11% 8%
Cash assistance 10% 6% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$98,646
Family households earn $98,646, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$98,021
Family households
$98,646
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$98,958
Married-couple families earn $98,958, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$98,646
Married-couple families
$98,958
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Mitchell Township
Median household and family income by household size in Mitchell Township, compared with peer geographies.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Total households 39 2,655 2,307,955
Household income by size
1-person $— $40,653 $44,934
2-person $96,250 $81,010 $99,023
3-person $76,875 $107,833 $123,528
4-person $— $99,231 $145,799
5-person $— $107,250 $136,876
6-person $— $141,875 $123,674
7-person or more $— $88,523 $121,867
Total families 33 1,633 1,438,404
Family income by size
2-person $70,625 $83,472 $97,096
3-person $— $90,529 $121,857
4-person $— $100,417 $147,939
5-person $— $113,750 $138,272
6-person $— $141,875 $122,019
7-person or more $— $89,659 $117,198
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
10.3%
$50K - $100K
64.1%
$100K - $150K
7.7%
$150K - $200K
12.8%
Over $200K
5.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

25.6%
of all households, 10 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Mitchell Township 25.6%
Wilkin County 33.2%
Minnesota 44.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Mitchell Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Mitchell Township, compared with peer geographies.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Median household income $98,021 $71,410 $89,062
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.4% 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.6% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 9.3% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 4.7% 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 2.6% 11.7% 9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 20.2% 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 51.3% 12.9% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.7% 20.2% 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.8% 8.7% 11.2%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 4.3% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 7.7% 22% 17.3%
Share below $75,000 23.1% 53.9% 42.2%
Share above $100,000 25.6% 33.2% 44.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.25
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Mitchell Township 0.25
Wilkin County 0.41
Minnesota 0.45
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Mitchell Township
$—
Wilkin County
$191,775
Minnesota
$289,765
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Mitchell Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $71,000 $31,098 $39,316
Lower 20% $93,250 $59,653 $71,373
Middle 20% $98,833 $88,370 $109,588
Upper 20% $130,500 $127,955 $168,458
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $193,317 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,174 $21,026
Lower 20% $— $45,513 $55,170
Middle 20% $— $72,124 $89,586
Upper 20% $— $107,377 $135,970
Top 20% $— $191,775 $289,765
Top 5% $— $304,188 $508,887
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.74% 3.56%
Lower 20% —% 10.51% 9.33%
Middle 20% —% 16.66% 15.14%
Upper 20% —% 24.8% 22.99%
Top 20% —% 44.29% 48.99%
Top 5% —% 17.56% 21.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 37 White households (94.9% of all households), the median household income is $98,229.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Mitchell Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Wilkin County and Minnesota.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
All Residents $98,021 $71,410 $89,062
White $98,229 $72,701 $92,321
Black or African American $— $— $56,045
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $11,544 $53,768
Asian $— $— $104,796
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $57,411
Some Other Race $— $— $72,126
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $68,716 $81,200
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $74,040
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8%
8% of residents, or 9 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Mitchell Township
8%
Wilkin County
14.1%
Minnesota
9.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Mitchell Township
0%
Wilkin County
1.2%
Minnesota
1.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

13.5%
13.5% of children under 18, or 5 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Mitchell Township
13.5%
Wilkin County
13.5%
Minnesota
10.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

5.9%
5.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 1 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Mitchell Township
5.9%
Wilkin County
13.3%
Minnesota
8.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
Overall poverty rate 8% 14.1% 9.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 13.5% 13.5% 10.3%
Under 5 years 0% 9.3% 10.9%
5 to 17 years 18.5% 15.1% 10.1%
18 to 64 years 5.1% 14.6% 9.1%
18 to 34 years 20% 21.9% 12.2%
35 to 64 years 0% 11.2% 7.3%
65 years and over 5.9% 13.3% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 8% 9.8% 8.5%
Female 7.9% 18.9% 10.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.2% 1.5%
Worked part time or part year 6.7% 20.2% 12.8%
Did not work 13.3% 27.8% 18.2%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

5.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
5.1%
Family
3%
Nonfamily
16.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
3%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
33.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Mitchell Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 3% 7.8% 5.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 0% 20.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 5.6% 12.1% 7.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 7.7% 3.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 0.9% 4.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.7% 24.8% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 10.9% 30.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 46.1% 10.4%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 27.4% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 33.3% 16.7% 16.8%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Mitchell Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
3.8% of White residents, or 4 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Mitchell Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Mitchell Township and peer geographies.
Mitchell Township Wilkin County Minnesota
All Residents 8% 14.1% 9.3%
White 3.8% 13.3% 7.4%
Black or African American —% 0% 21.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 44.4% 29.3%
Asian —% 0% 10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 23.2%
Some Other Race 100% 20.5% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 23.8% 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 11.3% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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