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Mineral County

Colorado · 712 residents · 875.76 sq mi
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Mineral County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,300. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
712
−14%since 2000
from 831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.1
+18%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5066628189731K1990201020202024Mineral County
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,358
+89%since 2000
from $24,475 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.598
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
67.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+31%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(678)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score12.5%(89)
Diversity Score
13
+144%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−16%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral County, Colorado?

Mineral County, Colorado has about 712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral County, Colorado earns about $53,438 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 $258,300, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral County, Colorado?

About 39.1% 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 7.7% 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 154 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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