Mitchell
City in Wheeler County, Oregon
Mitchell is a city in Wheeler County, Oregon, with 138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,776 ft (846 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spray, 25.1 miles NE.
- 138residents (2020 Census)
- 2,776 ftelevation · 846 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
About Mitchell
Mitchell is a city in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. The population was 138 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1873 and was named after John H. Mitchell, a politician.
The Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Mitchell. Mitchell School, a public school with an enrollment of about 70 students, is in Mitchell.
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Living in Mitchell
- Median household income
- $42,891
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Median rent
- $920/mo
- Median age
- 57.1
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Mitchell had 138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mitchell at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Wheeler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 138 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.28 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5737° N, 120.1529° W |
| Official website | mitchelloregon.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4149150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mitchell
- Spray25.1 mi NE
- Fossil29.5 mi N
- Dayville31.5 mi E
- Antelope36.4 mi NW
- Lonerock37.9 mi N
- Juniper Canyon39.1 mi SW
- Ochoco West39.6 mi W
- Prineville39.8 mi SW
- Shaniko41.8 mi NW
- Prineville Lake Acres42.1 mi SW
- Condon45.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell
What county is Mitchell in?
Mitchell is in Wheeler County, Oregon.
What is the population of Mitchell, OR?
138 people lived in Mitchell at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Mitchell?
2,776 feet (846 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mitchell?
Spray (25.1 mi), Fossil (29.5 mi), Dayville (31.5 mi), Antelope (36.4 mi), Lonerock (37.9 mi).
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