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Mineral

California · 133 residents · 44.303 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 60.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−7%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.3
+43%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
491332183033872000201020202024Mineral
2024133
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,802
+14%since 2000
from $20,865 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.9%
+48.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+56%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
77.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(128)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(27)
Diversity Score
21
+4%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral, California?

Mineral, California has about 133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mineral, California?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral, California?

About 60.9% of people in Mineral, California live below the federal poverty line.

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