Mineral County Summary

Life in Mineral County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mineral County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mineral County:

  • The population in Mineral County is 4,652.

  • The median home value in Mineral County is $361,889.

  • The median income in Mineral County is $56,098.

  • The median rent in Mineral County is $761.

  • The unemployment rate in Mineral County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Mineral County is 14.1%.

  • The average high in Mineral County is 56.6° and there are 42.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mineral County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mineral County

Superior, MT Population 872

Alberton, MT Population 533

Riverbend, MT Population 433

St. Regis, MT Population 314

De Borgia, MT Population 66

Map Of Mineral County

Mineral County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Mineral County is 56.6°.

  • There are 66.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 42.2 inches of rain each year with 37.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:31 hours of sun each day in Mineral County.

StatMineral County
Mean High56.6
Nice Days66.63
Rainfall42.2
Snowfall37.8
Sunny_hours4:31
56.6°
Average High
42.2
Inches of Rain

Mineral County Photos

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Mineral County Demographics

Population over time in Mineral County

The current population in Mineral County is 4,652. The population has increased 5.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,490 3.7%
2021 4,330 1.9%
2020 4,251 -

Gender in Mineral County

  • Mineral County is 47.8% female with 2,222 female residents.

  • Mineral County is 52.2% male with 2,430 male residents.

Female
47.8% (2,222)
Male
52.2% (2,430)
Gender Mineral County MT USA
Female 47.8% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.2% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mineral County

Mineral County is:

  • 90.2% White with 4,195 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 33 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 168 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 154 Hispanic residents.

White
90.2% (4,195)
African American
0.7% (33)
American Indian
1.4% (65)
Asian
0.6% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (7)
Two Or More
3.6% (168)
Hispanic
3.3% (154)

Table: Mineral County By Race

Race Mineral County MT USA
White 90.2% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.3% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Mineral County, Montana

  • 4.6% of households in Mineral County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Mineral County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Mineral County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Mineral County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Mineral County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.7% of households in Mineral County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Mineral County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Mineral County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Mineral County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Mineral County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (214)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (163)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (387)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (302)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.2% (890)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.7% (1,103)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.3% (387)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (640)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (402)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (158)
Income Mineral County MT USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.2% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.7% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.3% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mineral County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Mineral County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Mineral County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Mineral County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Mineral County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Mineral County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Mineral County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Mineral County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mineral County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mineral County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (93)
9-12th Grade
5% (232)
High School / GED
32% (1,488)
Some College
27% (1,256)
Associate's Degree
9% (418)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (930)
Master's Degree
4% (186)
Professional Degree
1% (46)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mineral County MT USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 28% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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