Superior is a town located in Mineral County Montana. Superior has a 2024 population of 955. It is also the county seat of Mineral County. Superior is currently growing at a rate of 3.24% annually and its population has increased by 14.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 835 in 2020.
The average household income in Superior is $54,484 with a poverty rate of 9%. The median age in Superior is 60.7 years: 63.9 years for males, and 57.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Superior was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 809 | 92.78% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 6.88% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 1.98 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 216 | 2.76 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.03 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 18 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 1.87 | 60 | 40 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 11.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 14.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 283 | 41.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 150 | 21.8% |
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 | 625 | 597 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 47 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,500 | $47,583 | $25,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $10,833 | $48,542 |
| High School Graduate | $28,393 | $28,542 | $28,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,125 | $34,196 | $28,889 |
| Some College | $40,500 | $65,750 | $39,583 |
$33,125
Average Earnings
$34,196
Average Male
$28,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.9% of Superior residents speak only English, while 1.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 765 | 74 | 9.67% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.36%
Male Poverty Rate
13.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Superior is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Superior is White, with 9.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.55% |
| Some College | 9.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 5% |
| Female Employed | 4.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,917 | $67,782 |
| Households | $42,632 | $54,484 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $35,043 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 81.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
44.84%
Born in Superior
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
98.62% of Superior residents were born in the United States, with 44.84% having been born in Montana. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,105 | 30 | 2.79% |
| 2028 | 1,075 | 30 | 2.87% |
| 2027 | 1,045 | 30 | 2.96% |
| 2026 | 1,015 | 30 | 3.05% |
| 2025 | 985 | 30 | 3.14% |
| 2024 | 955 | 30 | 3.24% |
| 2023 | 925 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 913 | 31 | 3.51% |
| 2021 | 882 | 47 | 5.63% |
| 2020 | 835 | -39 | -4.46% |
| 2019 | 874 | 20 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 854 | 16 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 838 | 20 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 818 | -13 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 831 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 833 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 841 | 20 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 821 | -13 | -1.56% |
| 2011 | 834 | 16 | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 818 | 0 | 0% |