Mineral County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 5,160 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mineral County, Montana is the 37th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 4,230 and has seen a growth of 21.99% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,510 | 70 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 5,440 | 70 | 1.3% |
| 2027 | 5,370 | 70 | 1.32% |
| 2026 | 5,300 | 70 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 5,230 | 70 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 5,160 | 70 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 5,090 | 70 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 5,020 | 161 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 4,859 | 291 | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 4,568 | 146 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 4,422 | 108 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 4,314 | 74 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 4,240 | 111 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 4,129 | -65 | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 4,194 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 4,196 | -34 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 4,230 | 100 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 4,130 | -91 | -2.16% |
| 2011 | 4,221 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 4,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,315 | -360 | -9.8% |
| 1980 | 3,675 | 717 | 24.24% |
| 1970 | 2,958 | -79 | -2.6% |
| 1960 | 3,037 | 956 | 45.94% |
| 1950 | 2,081 | -54 | -2.53% |
| 1940 | 2,135 | 509 | 31.3% |
| 1930 | 1,626 | -701 | -30.12% |
| 1920 | 2,327 | -3,183 | -57.77% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,326 | 92.99% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 65 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,078 | 2.21 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 1,028 | 2.76 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 744 | 1.08 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 197 | 2.5 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 109 | 4.12 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 700 | 20.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 201 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.25% |
| Some College | 922 | 26.66% |
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 | 3,232 | 3,007 | 860 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 124 | 31 |
| Native American | 47 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 10 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,066 | $48,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,208 | $0 | $48,958 |
| High School Graduate | $32,575 | $39,500 | $24,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $29,167 | $11,029 |
| Overall | $35,737 | $38,516 | $29,183 |
| Some College | $35,526 | $37,127 | $23,973 |
$35,737
Average Earnings
$38,516
Average Male
$29,183
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.34% of Mineral County, Montana residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,145 | 584 | 14.09% |
| Multiple | 180 | 23 | 12.78% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 19 | 26.39% |
| Asian | 30 | 6 | 20% |
| Native | 65 | 5 | 7.69% |
| Black | 31 | 2 | 6.45% |
14.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.86%
Male Poverty Rate
16.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, Montana is Hispanic, with 26.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, Montana is Black, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.33% |
| Some College | 7.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,917 | $73,791 |
| Households | $56,098 | $72,931 |
| Married Families | $68,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,917 | $66,462 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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
573
Number of Veterans
516
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 233 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 186 |
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 75+ | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 15.68% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 18.6% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 27.45% |
| Native American | 8 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
39.79%
Born in Mineral County, Montana
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
98.5% of Mineral County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 39.79% having been born in Montana. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.