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Mitchell County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Mitchell County has 10,650 residents, up 0.6% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 198 households moved in and 221 moved out (-23 net), bringing in a net $0.1M of income. Median household income is $71,365, the median home $175,100 and median rent $738 a month.
In Iowa: 26th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 55th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 47th of 99 counties for median household income · 38th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Mitchell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, IA | 21 | $1.1M |
| Howard County, IA | 20 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Mitchell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County, IA | 31 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.