Mineral County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mineral County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08079
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 875.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 877.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.549069
- Longitude
- -107.003235
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 726
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 643
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 683 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 6.6% |
| White | 622 | 85.7% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 1.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 597 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 6.8% |
| White | 578 | 89.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 729
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,250
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 73
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 662 | 90.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 834
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 198 | 23.7% |
| Republican | 295 | 35.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 334 | 40.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 428 | 51.3% |
| Female | 406 | 48.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 692 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 3.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 713
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 85.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 594 | 85.8% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 86.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 361 | 84.3% |
| Female | 352 | 86.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 115 (18.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 323 (51.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,179
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $430,500
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $928
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 16.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.