Mitchell County, North Carolina Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Mitchell County, North Carolina

Mitchell County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

14,992

Diversity Score

16.8

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.0%%

Mitchell County, North Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Mitchell County, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)13,64391.0%
Hispanic or Latino8365.6%
Two or More Races2341.6%
Black / African American1390.9%
Asian710.5%
Native American410.3%
Other Race280.2%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Mitchell County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mitchell County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Mitchell County, North Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.8/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
Back to Overview