Mitchell County

Mitchell County, Texas
Mitchell County is in the prairie of west central Texas, bounded on the east by Nolan County, on the south by Sterling and Coke counties, on the west by Howard County, and on the north by Scurry County. The county center is at 32°18' north latitude and 100°55' west longitude. Colorado City, the largest town, is in the northeastern part of the county, roughly 229 miles west of Fort Worth. The area was named for Asa and Eli Mitchell , prominent participants in the Texas Revolution. The county embraces 912 square miles of prairieland surfaced mainly with sandy, red, and dark soils. The altitudes range from 2,004 to 2,616 feet above sea level. The main physical feature is the Colorado River, which enters the county from the north and flows through the center. The river traverses the Callahan Divide, a line of hills that extends from east to west in the southern part of the county. In the county are several lakes, including Lake Colorado City, Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Gregory, and Lake Butler, all of which are recreational sites. Wild china, live oak, willow cedar, black walnut, pecan, and other trees grow in the area; grasses include bunchgrass, shortgrass, grama, needlegrass, and Johnson grass. During the spring Mitchell County sports a variety of wildflowers, including buttercups, daisies, sunflowers, and honeysuckle. Rabbits, prairie dogs, coyotes, and wolves are found in the area. The most common reptile is the rattlesnake. Temperatures in the county range from an average high of 96° F in July to an average low of 30° in January, rainfall averages 19.68 inches a year, and the growing season lasts 217 days. The county is served by Interstate Highway 20, which runs from west to east, and by State highways 163 (north to south) and 208 (north to southeast). The Missouri Pacific Railroad runs east to west across the county, through Colorado City.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Julius A. Amin, John Leffler | © Texas State Historical Association
Mitchell County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Mitchell County
- Mitchell County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Mitchell County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1930 ft – 2574 ft
Places of Mitchell County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Armenderez | Town | |
Artesian | Town | |
Belen | Town | |
Buford | Town | |
Car | Town | |
Center Point | Town | |
Champion Creek Reservoir | Lake | |
Colorado City | Town | |
Cuthbert | Town | |
Dome | Town | |
H.S. Ranch | Town | |
Herbert | Town | |
Hyman | Town | |
Iatan | Town | |
Lake Colorado City | Town | |
Lake Colorado City | Lake | |
Latan | Town | |
Loraine | Town | |
Lowe | Town | |
McKenzie | Town | |
Mitchell County Reservoir | Lake | |
New Hope | Town | |
Rodet | Town | |
Satan's Flat | Town | |
Seven Wells | Town | |
Spade | Town | |
Spring Valley | Town | |
Teville | Town | |
Valley View | Town | |
Visco | Town | |
Vista | Town | |
Vliets | Town | |
Westbrook | Town |
Photos of Mitchell County and surrounding areas

Mitchell County, Texas
The Mitchell County Courthouse is located in Colorado City, the county seat. Photographby Aualliso.

Mitchell County, Texas
Map of Mitchell County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Colorado City, Texas
Downtown view of Colorado City, the seat of Mitchell County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Colorado City

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Mitchell County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Mitchell County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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8,545 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Mitchell County
People | Year | Source |
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2,279 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$31,913 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Mitchell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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1,388,315,826 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Mitchell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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38,297,897 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Mitchell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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22,550,436 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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9.5 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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20.4 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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28.3 | 95.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Mitchell County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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911.1 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Mitchell County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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915.9 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |