Mineral County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Mineral County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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N/A
Health Not enough data
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top gradeBetter educated than 87% of counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 729 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.8 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.94% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 56.0 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 386 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Mineral County declined by 32.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 729 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Mineral County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 36.2% of residents. That is 21.0 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 78 10.7% -11.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 111 15.3% -9.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 187 25.6% +5.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 264 36.2% +21.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Mineral County and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.8% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Mineral County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,181 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.43% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mineral County is about 39% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $297,726 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $928 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Mineral County is about 26.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $928 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mineral County spend about 17 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 72 hours, about 3.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.7 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.3 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 72 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,236 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 762 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 121 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Mineral County is 9 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mineral County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.5% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
| Metric | Mineral County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.9% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mineral County, Colorado.
How many people live in Mineral County, Colorado?
About 729 people live in Mineral County, Colorado, in 386 households of 1.9 people on average. The median age is 56.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 19 years.
How densely populated is Mineral County, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Mineral County, Colorado has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Mineral County, Colorado?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($297,726 against $58,181), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $928 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Mineral County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Mineral County, Colorado is 9.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Mineral County, Colorado?
56.5% of adults in Mineral County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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