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Mitchell County


Origin of the Name

Mitchell County got its name from Asa and Eli Mitchell, two early settlers and soldiers in the Texas Revolution.

Mitchell County

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County Details

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County Seat Colorado City

Established 1876

Population 8,990

Median Age 35.5

Land Area 911.09 sq mi

Water Area 4.82 sq mi

Total Area 915.91 sq mi

Percent Urban 64.95%

Percent Rural 35.05%

Latitude, Longitude 32.3361° N, 100.8903° W