Mitchell, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mitchell, Iowa
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Powerhouse and Dam on the Cedar River
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Location of Mitchell, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
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| • Total | 124 |
| • Density | 219.86/sq mi (84.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50461
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-52905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459151 |
Mitchell is a small city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 124 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Mitchell was started in 1854. It was named after a friend of one of its founders, C. C. Prime.
Where is Mitchell?
Mitchell is located in Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°19′16″N 92°52′13″W / 43.32111°N 92.87028°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Mitchell?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 829 | — |
| 1880 | 295 | −64.4% |
| 1890 | 309 | +4.7% |
| 1900 | 245 | −20.7% |
| 1910 | 231 | −5.7% |
| 1920 | 195 | −15.6% |
| 1930 | 177 | −9.2% |
| 1940 | 161 | −9.0% |
| 1950 | 168 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 237 | +41.1% |
| 1970 | 233 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 193 | −17.2% |
| 1990 | 170 | −11.9% |
| 2000 | 155 | −8.8% |
| 2010 | 138 | −11.0% |
| 2020 | 124 | −10.1% |
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The population of Mitchell has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 829 people. By 2020, the population was 124.
Mitchell's People in 2020
In 2020, 124 people lived in Mitchell. There were 61 households, which are like homes where people live.
Most of the people in Mitchell were White. About 97.6% of the residents were White.
The average age of people in Mitchell was 47.7 years old. About 19.4% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 24.2% were 65 years old or older.
Schools in Mitchell
Mitchell is part of the Osage Community School District. This means students in Mitchell attend schools within this district.
Famous People from Mitchell
Some notable people have connections to Mitchell:
- Clinton Clauson was the 66th governor of Maine. He served from January to December in 1959.
- Henry Haven Windsor was the person who started Popular Mechanics magazine. This magazine is famous for its articles on science and technology.
- Oran Faville held several important roles in Iowa. He was the first County Judge of Mitchell County. He also served as the first lieutenant governor of Iowa. Later, he became the first superintendent of Public Instruction for Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Mitchell (Iowa) para niños
