County · Nevada
Mineral County, Nevada
Mineral County, Nevada. Mineral County had 4,407 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 32021.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,407
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,554 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,542
Median household income
$54,855
±$7,897 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$156,200
±$45,032 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$905
±$165 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Mineral County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,554 residents in Mineral County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,407 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,542 over 3,751 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,542 | 3,184,612 | +82 |
| Households | 1,830±227 | 1,202,593 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.30 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,281±241 | 1,326,471 | −635 |
Mineral County's population since 2000
From 5,071 in 2000 to 4,407 in 2025: down 13.1%. 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 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Hawthorne with 2,809 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 44.3 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.4%.
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±8.2 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±5.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.1%±7.0 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.4%±5.7 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.1%±6.9 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 15.7%±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±2.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4%±4.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.5%±4.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0%±7.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±3.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±3.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2%±4.9 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 1,830 households earn less than $54,855 a year (±$7,897), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,066 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,789 after inflation. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,855±$7,897 | $78,260 | +$10,789 |
| Mean household income | $68,936±$7,432 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,770±$4,647 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±6.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.2%±16.5 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±5.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±6.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 72.5% of Mineral County's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,200 by its owner (±$45,032). The median renter pays $905 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,200±$45,032 | $435,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $905±$165 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9%±15.3 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,130±$85 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5%±8.8 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,281±241 | 1,326,471 | −635 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.9%±10.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1%±7.3 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.5%±5.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±3.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Mineral County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
78.7% of Mineral County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.8%.
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.3%±6.7 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8%±4.9 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±7.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±3.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 11.6%±7.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±2.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.9 min±4.7 | 24.8 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 $50,319 (Tract 9708) to $66,400 (Tract 9707).
| Tract 970732021970700 | 2,898±288 | $66,400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970832021970800 | 1,644±288 | $50,319 |
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 Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 17 |
| Median household income | 16th of 16 |
| Median home value | 15th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 17 |
| Median age | 7th of 17 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mineral County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.