Mineral County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mineral County is located in Colorado with a total population of 799. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mineral County is 53.7 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 12.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.1% 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 $52,455. This is 43% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $413,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mineral County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

54.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.