Mineral is a town located in Louisa County Virginia. Mineral has a 2024 population of 524. Mineral is currently growing at a rate of 2.34% annually and its population has increased by 10.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 474 in 2020.
The average household income in Mineral is $78,083 with a poverty rate of 15.13%. The median age in Mineral is 29.7 years: 30.2 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mineral was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 76.06% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 16.29% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 7.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 178 | 3.45 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 77 | 4.95 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.85 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 20 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.3
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 8.8% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 50.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 6.11% |
| Some College | 73 | 17.85% |
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 | 338 | 299 | 36 |
| Black | 36 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 25 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 14 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $50,375 | $28,466 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $50,125 | $29,489 |
| Some College | $57,031 | $80,391 | $40,833 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$50,125
Average Male
$29,489
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95% of Mineral residents speak only English, while 5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 100 | 36 | 36% |
| White | 461 | 32 | 6.94% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 25 | 47.17% |
| Black | 47 | 24 | 51.06% |
15.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.03%
Male Poverty Rate
17.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mineral is Black, with 51.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mineral is White, with 6.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.79% |
| Some College | 13.54% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,938 | $85,340 |
| Households | $61,500 | $78,083 |
| Married Families | $80,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,792 | $65,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 6.7% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 37.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
75.57%
Born in Mineral
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
3.09%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
95.93% of Mineral residents were born in the United States, with 75.57% having been born in Virginia. 3.09% 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 | 587 | 12 | 2.09% |
| 2028 | 575 | 13 | 2.31% |
| 2027 | 562 | 13 | 2.37% |
| 2026 | 549 | 12 | 2.23% |
| 2025 | 537 | 13 | 2.48% |
| 2024 | 524 | 12 | 2.34% |
| 2023 | 512 | 12 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 500 | 12 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 488 | 14 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 474 | -47 | -9.02% |
| 2019 | 521 | 11 | 2.16% |
| 2018 | 510 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 500 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 494 | 10 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 484 | 5 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 479 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 476 | 8 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 468 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 471 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 468 | 0 | 0% |