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Mineral County

Montana · 4,535 residents · 1,219.619 sq mi
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Mineral County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,672. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,535
+17%since 2000
from 3,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+28%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mineral County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,672
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,644
+89%since 2000
from $15,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+25%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,637)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(225)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(4,044)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(147)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other4.7%(213)
Diversity Score20.6%(935)
Segregation Score21.5%(977)
Diversity Score
21
+256%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral County, Montana?

Mineral County, Montana has about 4,535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral County, Montana earns about $48,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral County, Montana expensive?

In Mineral County, Montana, the median home is worth about $194,800, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral County, Montana?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral County, Montana?

About 19.3% of people in Mineral County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,220 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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