County · Montana
Mineral County, Montana
Mineral County, Montana. Mineral County had 5,185 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.5% since 2020, faster than Montana (+5.6%). It holds 8 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 30061.
Mineral County is one of the 2 counties of the Missoula, MT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,185
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,535 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,959
Median household income
$63,450
±$6,481 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$364,300
±$24,903 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$801
±$127 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Mineral County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,535 residents in Mineral County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,185 for July 1, 2025, up 14.5% since 2020, faster than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,959 over 1,220 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mineral County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,959 | 1,116,875 | +708 |
| Households | 2,150±102 | 458,859 | +364 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.11 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,572±16 | 528,419 | +68 |
Mineral County's population since 2000
From 3,884 in 2000 to 5,185 in 2025: up 33.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mineral County?
Mineral County holds 8 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Superior with 935 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Superior | 830 | $45,250 |
|---|---|---|
| RiverbendGEOID 3063042 | 455 | $60,766 |
| Alberton | 452 | $60,000 |
| St. RegisGEOID 3065575 | 313 | $61,000 |
| De BorgiaGEOID 3019675 | 91 | not published |
| CyrGEOID 3018850 | 63 | not published |
| HauganGEOID 3034825 | 58 | not published |
| SalteseGEOID 3065875 | 10 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mineral County?
The median resident of Mineral County is 50.0 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mineral County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0±0.4 | 40.4 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1%±0.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 4.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9%±0.6 pts | 83.6% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7%±2.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±2.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±2.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±2.2 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.1%±3.7 pts | 35.2% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2%±2.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mineral County earn?
Half of Mineral County's 2,150 households earn less than $63,450 a year (±$6,481), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,326 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,124 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mineral County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,450±$6,481 | $72,509 | +$12,124 |
| Mean household income | $88,471±$14,940 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,043±$6,889 | $41,711 | +$10,973 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±3.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9%±8.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±3.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0%±5.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mineral County?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Mineral County's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,300 by its owner (±$24,903). The median renter pays $801 a month including utilities, and 36.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mineral County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,300±$24,903 | $375,800 | +$156,067 |
| Median gross rent | $801±$127 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.0%±12.1 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,599±$71 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1%±3.5 pts | 69.2% | +7.1 pts |
| Housing units | 2,572±16 | 528,419 | +68 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±6.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.4%±4.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.4%±3.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±2.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mineral County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Mineral County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mineral County get to work?
71.7% of Mineral County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Mineral County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.2%±3.7 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7%±4.5 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4%±3.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.7%±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±3.1 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±4.0 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Mineral County's census tracts?
Mineral County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,557 (Tract 9645) to $65,179 (Tract 9646).
| Tract 964530061964500 | 2,636±224 | $61,557 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 964630061964600 | 2,323±224 | $65,179 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mineral County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 56 |
| Median household income | 31st of 56 |
| Median home value | 13th of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 56 |
| Median age | 15th of 56 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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