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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mineral County

Nevada · 5,071 residents · 3,751.283 sq mi
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Mineral County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,891. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 1,404 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,071
−22%since 1990
from 6,475 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+26%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Mineral County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,891
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,952
+44%since 1990
from $11,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $432 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.7
−23%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(5,140)
Black4.8%(311)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(555)
Asian1.6%(102)
Diversity Score55%(3,560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(3,555)
Black4.6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(428)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,832)
36
−34%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral County, Nevada?

Mineral County, Nevada has about 5,071 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mineral County, Nevada earns about $32,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral County, Nevada expensive?

In Mineral County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral County, Nevada?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral County, Nevada?

About 15.2% of people in Mineral County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral County, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,404 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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