Mineral County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mineral County is located in Colorado with a total population of 729. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mineral County is 56.4 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mineral County is $56,250. This is 41% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 96% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $430,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mineral County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.4%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mineral County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.