Mineral Springs is a city located in Howard County Arkansas. Mineral Springs has a 2024 population of 1,052. Mineral Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,082 in 2020.
The average household income in Mineral Springs is $62,735 with a poverty rate of 11.8%. The median age in Mineral Springs is 34.9 years: 30.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mineral Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 41.06% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 39.35% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 16.51% |
| Other race | 36 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 465 | 2.51 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 173 | 3.05 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 131 | 3.07 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.02 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 44 | 2.73 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 4.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 11.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 330 | 45.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 184 | 25.59% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 300 | 263 | 8 |
| White | 249 | 249 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 148 | 121 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,240 | $33,750 | $35,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,365 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,444 | $33,750 | $34,531 |
| Some College | $32,188 | $30,313 | $34,219 |
$34,444
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$34,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.82% of Mineral Springs residents speak only English, while 19.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 247 | 70 | 28.34% |
| Multiple | 193 | 42 | 21.76% |
| White | 440 | 36 | 8.18% |
| Black | 460 | 32 | 6.96% |
11.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.26%
Male Poverty Rate
13.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mineral Springs is Hispanic, with 28.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mineral Springs is Black, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.53% |
| High School | 13.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 1.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,100 | $68,607 |
| Households | $54,931 | $62,735 |
| Married Families | $67,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,408 | $35,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 7.12% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.5% |
| Black | 7 | 1.93% |
| Other Race | 5 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
46.71%
Born in Mineral Springs
89.73%
Native Born
10.27%
Foreign Born
8.38%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
89.73% of Mineral Springs residents were born in the United States, with 46.71% having been born in Arkansas. 8.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,016 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 1,023 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 1,030 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 1,038 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 1,045 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 1,052 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 1,060 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,068 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 1,076 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,082 | -67 | -5.83% |
| 2019 | 1,149 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,155 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,162 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,162 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,161 | -13 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,174 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 1,180 | -12 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,192 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 1,207 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 1,203 | 0 | 0% |