The Mitchell, IL employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Mitchell is $23,718, which is 25% lower than than the Illinois average and 20% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $46,765, which is 21% lower than than the Illinois average and 15% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Mitchell is 3%, which is 37% lower than than the national average. The poverty rate in Mitchell is 9% which is 38% lower than than the national average.