Mitchell County, North Carolina
PO Box 409
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone: (828) 688-2434
Fax: (828) 688-4443
www.mitchellcounty.org
On the southwestern border of NC, northeast of Asheville; organized Feb 16, 1861 from Burke, Caldwell, Yancey, McDowell, and Watauga counties. Name Origin: For Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857), a professor at the University of North Carolina who was killed while exploring what is now called Mt. Mitchell.
Area (sq mi): 222.14 (land 221.43; water 0.71). Pop per sq mi: 71.30.
Pop 2005: 15,784. State rank: 87. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 8.70%. Pop 2000: 15,687 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 42.00.
Income 2000: per capita $15,933; median household $30,508; Pop below poverty level: 13.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,658-$19,875.
Unemployment 2004: 7.40%. Change from 2000: -2.80%. Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 30.50%.
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone: (828) 688-2434
Fax: (828) 688-4443
www.mitchellcounty.org
On the southwestern border of NC, northeast of Asheville; organized Feb 16, 1861 from Burke, Caldwell, Yancey, McDowell, and Watauga counties. Name Origin: For Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857), a professor at the University of North Carolina who was killed while exploring what is now called Mt. Mitchell.
Area (sq mi): 222.14 (land 221.43; water 0.71). Pop per sq mi: 71.30.
Pop 2005: 15,784. State rank: 87. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 8.70%. Pop 2000: 15,687 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 42.00.
Income 2000: per capita $15,933; median household $30,508; Pop below poverty level: 13.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,658-$19,875.
Unemployment 2004: 7.40%. Change from 2000: -2.80%. Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 30.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mitchell County, Kansas
PO Box 190
Beloit, KS 67420
Phone: (785) 738-3652
Fax: (785) 738-5524
www.mcks.org
In north-central KS, northwest of Salina; organized Feb 26, 1867 from Kirwin Land District. Name Origin: For Capt. William D. Mitchell (?-1865), Union officer killed at Battle of Monroe's Cross Roads, NC.
Area (sq mi): 718.62 (land 699.82; water 18.80). Pop per sq mi: 9.20.
Pop 2005: 6,420. State rank: 57. Pop change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 -3.80%. Pop 2000: 6,932 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.10.
Income 2000: per capita $17,653; median household $33,385; Pop below poverty level: 9.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,721-$25,447.
Unemployment 2004: 3.70%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 12.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.20%.
Beloit, KS 67420
Phone: (785) 738-3652
Fax: (785) 738-5524
www.mcks.org
In north-central KS, northwest of Salina; organized Feb 26, 1867 from Kirwin Land District. Name Origin: For Capt. William D. Mitchell (?-1865), Union officer killed at Battle of Monroe's Cross Roads, NC.
Area (sq mi): 718.62 (land 699.82; water 18.80). Pop per sq mi: 9.20.
Pop 2005: 6,420. State rank: 57. Pop change: 2000-20005 -7.40%; 1990-2000 -3.80%. Pop 2000: 6,932 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 41.10.
Income 2000: per capita $17,653; median household $33,385; Pop below poverty level: 9.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,721-$25,447.
Unemployment 2004: 3.70%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 12.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mitchell County, Georgia
PO Box 187
Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2000
Fax: (229) 336-2003
www.mitchellcountyga.net
In southwestern GA, south of Albany; organized Dec 21, 1857 from Baker County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Mitchell (1760-1839), Revolutionary War hero and president of the GA Senate. Some claim David Brydie Mitchell (1766-1837), GA governor.
Area (sq mi): 513.81 (land 511.96; water 1.85). Pop per sq mi: 46.50.
Pop 2005: 23,791. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 18.00%. Pop 2000: 23,932 (White 49.10%; Black or African American 47.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 34.00.
Income 2000: per capita $13,042; median household $26,581; Pop below poverty level: 26.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,344-$18,466.
Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 26.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.40%.
Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2000
Fax: (229) 336-2003
www.mitchellcountyga.net
In southwestern GA, south of Albany; organized Dec 21, 1857 from Baker County. Name Origin: For Gen. Henry Mitchell (1760-1839), Revolutionary War hero and president of the GA Senate. Some claim David Brydie Mitchell (1766-1837), GA governor.
Area (sq mi): 513.81 (land 511.96; water 1.85). Pop per sq mi: 46.50.
Pop 2005: 23,791. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 18.00%. Pop 2000: 23,932 (White 49.10%; Black or African American 47.90%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 34.00.
Income 2000: per capita $13,042; median household $26,581; Pop below poverty level: 26.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,344-$18,466.
Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 26.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mitchell County, Texas
349 Oak St Rm 103
Colorado City, TX 79512
Phone: (325) 728-3481
Fax: (325) 728-5322
In north-central TX, west of Abilene; organized Aug 21, 1876 from Bexar County. Name Origin: For Asa (1795-1865) and Eli (n.d.) Mitchell, early settlers of Austin's colony.
Area (sq mi): 915.90 (land 910.04; water 5.86). Pop per sq mi: 10.30.
Pop 2005: 9,413. State rank: 169. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.90%; 1990-2000 21.00%. Pop 2000: 9,698 (White 55.10%; Black or African American 12.80%; Hispanic or Latino 31.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 12.30%). Foreign born: 2.80%. Median age: 38.60.
Income 2000: per capita $14,043; median household $25,399; Pop below poverty level: 17.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,568-$16,270.
Unemployment 2004: 7.20%. Change from 2000: 3.40%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 25.10%.
Colorado City, TX 79512
Phone: (325) 728-3481
Fax: (325) 728-5322
In north-central TX, west of Abilene; organized Aug 21, 1876 from Bexar County. Name Origin: For Asa (1795-1865) and Eli (n.d.) Mitchell, early settlers of Austin's colony.
Area (sq mi): 915.90 (land 910.04; water 5.86). Pop per sq mi: 10.30.
Pop 2005: 9,413. State rank: 169. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.90%; 1990-2000 21.00%. Pop 2000: 9,698 (White 55.10%; Black or African American 12.80%; Hispanic or Latino 31.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 12.30%). Foreign born: 2.80%. Median age: 38.60.
Income 2000: per capita $14,043; median household $25,399; Pop below poverty level: 17.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,568-$16,270.
Unemployment 2004: 7.20%. Change from 2000: 3.40%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 25.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Mitchell County, Iowa
508 State St
Osage, IA 50461
Phone: (641) 732-3726
Fax: (641) 732-3728
On the central northern border of IA, northeast of Mason City; established Jan 15, 1851 from Chickasaw County. Name Origin: Named by Irish settlers for John Mitchel (1815-75), Irish journalist and nationalist who was imprisoned for helping to lead revolt against Britain and escaped to the U.S. in 1853.
Area (sq mi): 469.40 (land 468.92; water 0.47). Pop per sq mi: 23.30.
Pop 2005: 10,919. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 -0.50%. Pop 2000: 10,874 (White 98.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 40.60.
Income 2000: per capita $16,809; median household $34,843; Pop below poverty level: 10.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,900-$23,494.
Unemployment 2004: 4.00%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 26.70%.
Osage, IA 50461
Phone: (641) 732-3726
Fax: (641) 732-3728
On the central northern border of IA, northeast of Mason City; established Jan 15, 1851 from Chickasaw County. Name Origin: Named by Irish settlers for John Mitchel (1815-75), Irish journalist and nationalist who was imprisoned for helping to lead revolt against Britain and escaped to the U.S. in 1853.
Area (sq mi): 469.40 (land 468.92; water 0.47). Pop per sq mi: 23.30.
Pop 2005: 10,919. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.40%; 1990-2000 -0.50%. Pop 2000: 10,874 (White 98.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 40.60.
Income 2000: per capita $16,809; median household $34,843; Pop below poverty level: 10.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,900-$23,494.
Unemployment 2004: 4.00%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 26.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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