Mitchell
City in Davison County, South Dakota

Mitchell is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, with 15,660 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loomis, 5.5 miles NW.
- 15,660residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 11.6 sq miland area · 30.0 km²
- 1,352 / sq mipopulation density
- 57301ZIP code
About Mitchell
Mitchell (Lakota: Čhaŋkȟá-Ok'é) is a city in and the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 15,660 at the 2020 census making it the seventh most populous city in South Dakota.
Mitchell is the principal city of the Mitchell Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Davison and Hanson counties. The city is home to Dakota Wesleyan University.
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Living in Mitchell
- Median household income
- $58,620
- Median home value
- $192,200
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Mitchell had 15,660 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,660 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,352 per sq mi (522 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mitchell at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Davison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,660 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.59 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7281° N, 98.0414° W |
| ZIP code | 57301 |
| Official website | cityofmitchell.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4643100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mitchell
- Loomis5.5 mi NW
- Millbrook Colony9.5 mi SE
- Upland Colony10.8 mi N
- Rosedale Colony10.9 mi SE
- Fulton10.9 mi E
- Mount Vernon11.0 mi W
- Ethan12.9 mi S
- Letcher13.0 mi NW
- Alexandria14.0 mi E
- Rockport Colony14.1 mi SE
- Dimock17.5 mi S
- Farmer17.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell
What county is Mitchell in?
Mitchell is in Davison County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Mitchell, SD?
15,660 people lived in Mitchell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mitchell, SD?
The ZIP code of Mitchell is 57301.
What is the elevation of Mitchell?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mitchell?
Loomis (5.5 mi), Millbrook Colony (9.5 mi), Upland Colony (10.8 mi), Rosedale Colony (10.9 mi), Fulton (10.9 mi).
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