As of 2025 the population of Mineral County is 4,673. The population is expected to grow to 5,437 by 2030 - a growth rate of 3.07%.
The median age of Mineral County residents is 54.
The diversity index of Mineral County is 26.5, meaning that there is a 27% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Mineral County is $79,277 and projected to be $87,871 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,168, projected to be $40,450 in 2030. 1.54% of households – 72 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $802,844 and the average disposable income is $60,436.
There are 2,641 housing units in Mineral County; 1,653 are owner-occupied, 478 are rented, and 510 are vacant. The average home value is $447,225, with 233 homes built in 2010 or later, and 242 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 243 businesses in Mineral County, employing 1,581 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,937 age 16 and above. 721 workers commute into Mineral County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,079 residents both live and work in/around Mineral County. The average travel time is 26.3 minutes. 15.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.89% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,292 drive alone, 298 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 142 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 203 residents work from home.
1,257 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 320 have associates degrees, 721 have bachelor’s degrees, and 246 hold a graduate or professional degree.
