Mineral County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 957 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mineral County, Colorado is the 62nd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 704 and has seen a growth of 35.94% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,022 | 13 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 1,009 | 13 | 1.31% |
| 2027 | 996 | 13 | 1.32% |
| 2026 | 983 | 13 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 970 | 13 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 957 | 13 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 944 | 13 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 931 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 929 | 55 | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 874 | 118 | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 756 | -18 | -2.33% |
| 2018 | 774 | 21 | 2.79% |
| 2017 | 753 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 756 | 14 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 742 | 39 | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 703 | -29 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 732 | 13 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 719 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 711 | 7 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 704 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 558 | -246 | -30.6% |
| 1980 | 804 | 18 | 2.29% |
| 1970 | 786 | 362 | 85.38% |
| 1960 | 424 | -274 | -39.26% |
| 1950 | 698 | -277 | -28.41% |
| 1940 | 975 | 335 | 52.34% |
| 1930 | 640 | -139 | -17.84% |
| 1920 | 779 | -460 | -37.13% |
| 1910 | 1,239 | -674 | -35.23% |
| 1900 | 1,913 | 891 | 87.18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 726 | 90.86% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 434 | 1.82 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 241 | 2.41 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.06 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 4.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 35.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 18.57% |
| High School Graduate | 104 | 15.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 161 | 23.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 624 | 347 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 13 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,688 | $28,450 | $14,231 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,886 | $70,526 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $75,978 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,783 | $45,500 | $20,714 |
| Some College | $24,620 | $48,281 | $24,022 |
$24,783
Average Earnings
$45,500
Average Male
$20,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.09% of Mineral County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 0.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 97 | 13.49% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
13.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.14%
Male Poverty Rate
19.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, Colorado is Hispanic, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, Colorado is White, with 13.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.73% |
| Some College | 18.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
| Male Employed | 6.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,487 | $101,200 |
| Households | $52,455 | $77,895 |
| Married Families | $63,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,594 | $47,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
72.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 9.55% |
| Other Race | 6 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.66%
Born in Mineral County, Colorado
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
98.87% of Mineral County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 31.66% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.