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
10th
Median Household Income $63,450 -15.6% #1,756 / 3,222
45th
Median Age 50.0 years +28.5% #225 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $364,300 +29.2% #376 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $801 -31.1% #2,087 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 13.5% +7.3% #1,649 / 3,222
49th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$63,450 −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,756 of 3,222
45th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,043 −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #819 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.5% +7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,649 of 3,222
49th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #735 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.1% −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,100 of 3,222
66th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,090 of 3,222
66th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$364,300 +29.2% vs nat'l
Rank #376 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$801 −31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,087 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.1% +26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #464 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.1% Homeownership

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Health

90.9% of residents in Mineral County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.

90.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.9% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,970 of 3,222
39th percentile

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.