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Mineral

Illinois · 237 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Mineral has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,409. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−13%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1551942322703091990201020202024Mineral
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,409
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,202
−21%since 2000
from $23,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(266)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(5)
Diversity Score9%(21)
Diversity Score
9
+66%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral, Illinois?

Mineral, Illinois has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral, Illinois?

The typical household in Mineral, Illinois earns about $33,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral, Illinois expensive?

In Mineral, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral, Illinois?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral, Illinois?

About 5.0% of people in Mineral, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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