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Mineral County

Colorado · 865 residents · 875.76 sq mi
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Mineral County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,300. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
865
+4%since 2000
from 831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+26%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5066628189731K1990201020202024Mineral County
2024729
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,571
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,908
+26%since 2000
from $24,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(47)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other6.9%(60)
Diversity Score28.2%(244)
Diversity Score
28
+449%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral County, Colorado?

Mineral County, Colorado has about 865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral County, Colorado earns about $53,571 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 $329,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral County, Colorado?

About 54.1% 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 14.9% 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 307 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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