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Mineral

Virginia · 470 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Mineral has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+11%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404365336307261990201020202024Mineral
2024555
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,023
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,111
+14%since 2000
from $19,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(410)
Black2.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(379)
Black5.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7%(33)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other4.7%(22)
Diversity Score40.7%(191)
Diversity Score
41
+675%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral, Virginia?

Mineral, Virginia has about 470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral, Virginia?

The typical household in Mineral, Virginia earns about $51,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral, Virginia expensive?

In Mineral, Virginia, the median home is worth about $179,600, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral, Virginia?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral, Virginia?

About 14.9% of people in Mineral, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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