Mineral County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,959 | — | #2,903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,450 | -15.6% | #1,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.0 years | +28.5% | #225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $364,300 | +29.2% | #376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | -31.1% | #2,087 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.3% | #1,649 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mineral County has a population of 4,959, making it the #2,903 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mineral County is $63,450, ranking #1,756 out of 3,222 counties — 15.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Mineral County is $364,300 (+29.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $801/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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90.9% of residents in Mineral County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Mineral County, Montana
Mineral County, Montana has a total population of 4,959, making it the 2,903rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mineral County is 50.0 years, which is 28.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mineral County is $63,450, which ranks #1,756 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Mineral County is $364,300, 29.2% above the national median. Renters in Mineral County pay a median gross rent of $801 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mineral County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Mineral County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Mineral County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.