Where is Mitchell County?

5 Mitchell Counties in 5 states · 60,716 people (2025)

There are 5 counties named Mitchell County in the United States, in Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina and Texas. The most populous is Mitchell County, Georgia (county seat: Camilla), with 20,467 people in 2025.

Map of the United States showing where all 5 Mitchell Counties are, labeled by state
Every Mitchell County in the United States (red), labeled with its state. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

All 5 Mitchell Counties

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StateCounty seatPopulation 2025Land area (sq mi)EstablishedNamed after
Mitchell County, GeorgiaCamilla20,4675121857David Brydie Mitchell, Henry Mitchell
Mitchell County, IowaOsage10,6504691851John Mitchel
Mitchell County, KansasBeloit5,5907021867William D. Mitchell
Mitchell County, North CarolinaBakersville15,0622211861Elisha Mitchell
Mitchell County, TexasColorado City8,9479111876–

Questions about Mitchell Counties

How many Mitchell Counties are there?

There are 5 Mitchell Counties in the United States, in Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina and Texas.

Which Mitchell County is the largest?

By population, Mitchell County, Georgia (20,467 people in 2025). By land area, Mitchell County, Texas (911 sq mi).

Which Mitchell County is the oldest?

Mitchell County, Iowa, established in 1851. The newest is Mitchell County, Texas (1876).

How do I find out which Mitchell County an address is in?

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