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Mineral Point

Wisconsin · 2,617 residents · 3.075 sq mi
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Mineral Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,182. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,617
+8%since 1990
from 2,428 in 1990
1990 – 2025
851 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 790 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+5%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mineral Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,182
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,097
+82%since 1990
from $11,585 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,582)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score1.9%(50)
2
+34%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Point, Wisconsin?

Mineral Point, Wisconsin has about 2,617 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mineral Point, Wisconsin earns about $43,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Point, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mineral Point, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Point, Wisconsin?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Point, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral Point, Wisconsin?

About 4.9% of people in Mineral Point, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral Point, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral Point, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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