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Mineral County

Colorado · 910 residents (2025 est.) · 875.76 sq mi
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Mineral County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $430,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
−12%since 2000
from 831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−32%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+25%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:910 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5066628189731K1990201020202024Mineral County
2024729
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.5%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(34)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(90)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(75)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(89)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.2%(133)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.4%(134)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.2%(96)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,304
+93%since 2000
from $24,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−18%since 2010
from 0.598 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
67.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+73%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mineral County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(622)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(46)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other7.7%(56)
Diversity Score
33
+291%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(33)
Spaniard0.8%(6)
Asian origin
Mongolian0.7%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.1%(161)
Irish18.2%(133)
English10.7%(78)
Italian7.8%(57)
Polish4.8%(35)
Welsh4.4%(32)
Dutch4.3%(31)
Scottish4.3%(31)
French3.3%(24)
American2.5%(18)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(13)
Norwegian1.2%(9)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(4)
Austrian0.3%(2)
Ukrainian0.3%(2)
Czech0.1%(1)
Swedish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−11%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(62)
Married68.5%(243)
Widowed7.6%(27)
Divorced6.5%(23)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(40)
Married73%(222)
Widowed5.3%(16)
Divorced8.6%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral County, Colorado?

Mineral County, Colorado has about 729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral County, Colorado?

The typical household in Mineral County, Colorado earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral County, Colorado expensive?

In Mineral County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $430,500, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral County, Colorado?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral County, Colorado?

About 10.0% of people in Mineral County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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