COUNTY · NC

Mitchell County, North Carolina

Mitchell County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37121 and an estimated population of 14,999 (Census 2023), 87th largest of 100 in the state.

County facts

Name
Mitchell County
State
North Carolina
Type
county
FIPS code
37121
State FIPS
37
Population (2023)
14,999
Change since 2020
+0.7%
State rank
87 of 100

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in North Carolina

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Mitchell County?

Mitchell County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37121: 37 for the state and 121 for the county.

What state is Mitchell County in?

Mitchell County is in North Carolina.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.