Mineral County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mineral County is located in Nevada with a total population of 4,557. It is the 13th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mineral County is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.2% 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 $50,584. This is 33% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mineral County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.2%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.