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Mineral

Washington · 193 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Mineral has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,097. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−6%since 2019
from 205 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 308 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
−5%since 2019
from 61.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
060120180240201020202024Mineral
20247
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,097
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $17,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$14,947
−15%since 2019
from $17,544 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance73.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical73.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
20.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.1%(35)
Diversity Score35.4%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(36)
Diversity Score35.6%(69)
Diversity Score
36
+1%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Female
50.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral, Washington?

Mineral, Washington has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral, Washington?

The typical household in Mineral, Washington earns about $18,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mineral, Washington?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral, Washington?

About 42.2% of people in Mineral, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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