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Mineral Point

Missouri · 231 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Mineral Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 132 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−36%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
963 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+8%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012913814705601990201020202024Mineral Point
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,201
+70%since 2000
from $8,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$685
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
23.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(330)
Black3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(209)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other3.6%(8)
Diversity Score14.4%(33)
Diversity Score
14
+22%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+35.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−27%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Point, Missouri?

Mineral Point, Missouri has about 231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral Point, Missouri?

The typical household in Mineral Point, Missouri earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Point, Missouri expensive?

In Mineral Point, Missouri, the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Point, Missouri?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Point, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral Point, Missouri?

About 22.1% of people in Mineral Point, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral Point, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral Point, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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