Mitchell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
14,992
Median Age
48.0
Male Median
45.6
Female Median
50.1
Mitchell County, North Carolina Population Growth

Mitchell County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.4%%.
-4.4%% Growth
Mitchell County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Mitchell County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0 | 14,992 |
| 2023 | 48.0 | 14,973 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 14,989 |
| 2021 | 47.2 | 14,951 |
| 2020 | 47.2 | 14,959 |
| 2019 | 47.0 | 15,004 |
| 2018 | 47.1 | 15,040 |
| 2017 | 47.1 | 15,155 |
| 2016 | 46.9 | 15,263 |
| 2015 | 46.7 | 15,330 |
| 2014 | 46.2 | 15,380 |
| 2013 | 45.7 | 15,453 |
| 2012 | 45.3 | 15,539 |
| 2011 | 45.1 | 15,631 |
| 2010 | 44.9 | 15,680 |
Mitchell County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.3% |
| 5–17 | 13.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 26.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Mitchell County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Mitchell County, North Carolina
The median age in Mitchell County, North Carolina is 48.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Mitchell County, North Carolina is 14,992.
In Mitchell County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Mitchell County, North Carolina is aging.