Mitchell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Mitchell, Nebraska
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Western Sugar storage facility and closed sugar factory in Mitchell, February 2012
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Location of Mitchell, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,954 ft (1,205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,548 |
| • Density | 2,307.00/sq mi (890.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69357
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-32410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395359 |
Mitchell is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,548 people at the 2020 census.
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History of Mitchell
Mitchell was started in 1900. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks further west to this spot. The city was named after a historic place nearby called Fort Mitchell. This fort was named after General Robert B. Mitchell. He was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Mitchell officially became a city in 1902.
Geography of Mitchell
Mitchell covers about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water. The city is located to the northwest of Scottsbluff, another city in Nebraska.
People of Mitchell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 640 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,298 | 102.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,058 | 58.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,181 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,920 | −8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,842 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,956 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,743 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,831 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,702 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,548 | −9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Mitchell's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,702 people living in Mitchell. These people lived in 696 households, and 441 of these were families. About 32% of households had children under 18 living there. About 45% were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Mitchell was about 40 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.6%), and the rest were male (46.4%).
Education in Mitchell
Mitchell is part of the Mitchell Public Schools School District. The district has two schools for students. These are Mitchell Elementary School and Mitchell High School.
Fun Things to Do in Mitchell
Annual Events and Culture
The Scotts Bluff County Fair is held in Mitchell every year. This fair first started in 1887. The fair includes a pageant, live music, a livestock show (where farm animals are shown), and a circus.
Recreation and Sports
- The Scenic Knolls Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course. It opened in 1993 and has 3,476 yards for playing golf.
- There is a Public Swimming Pool located at 2012 17th Street.
Major Roads in Mitchell
U.S. Highway 26 is a main road that goes east and west through Mitchell. It is also known as Broadway Street.
N-29 - Nebraska Route 29 is a road that goes north and south in Mitchell. It is also known as 19th Avenue.
See also
In Spanish: Mitchell (Nebraska) para niños
