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Mineral County, Montana

Coordinates: 47°09′N 114°59′W / 47.15°N 114.98°W / 47.15; -114.98
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Mineral County
County
Welcome Sign at Historic Savenac Tree Nursery
Welcome Sign at Historic Savenac Tree Nursery
Map of Montana highlighting Mineral County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°09′N 114°59′W / 47.15°N 114.98°W / 47.15; -114.98
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1914
SeatSuperior
Largest townSuperior
Area
 • Total1,223 sq mi (3,170 km2)
 • Land1,219 sq mi (3,160 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,535
 • Estimate 
(2022)
5,058 Increase
 • Density3.7/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.mineral.mt.us
  • Montana county number 54

Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,535.[1] Its county seat is Superior.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,223 square miles (3,170 km2), of which 1,219 square miles (3,160 km2) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) (0.3%) is water.[3]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Politics

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Mineral County has voted for the Republican Party candidate in all national elections since 2000. Before that, its voting was more balanced.

United States presidential election results for Mineral County, Montana[4]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,828 71.32% 686 26.77% 49 1.91%
2016 1,330 66.10% 519 25.80% 163 8.10%
2012 1,216 60.17% 700 34.64% 105 5.20%
2008 1,053 52.73% 845 42.31% 99 4.96%
2004 1,242 67.61% 542 29.50% 53 2.89%
2000 1,078 65.77% 382 23.31% 179 10.92%
1996 549 33.99% 658 40.74% 408 25.26%
1992 403 24.65% 664 40.61% 568 34.74%
1988 616 43.14% 789 55.25% 23 1.61%
1984 943 55.34% 718 42.14% 43 2.52%
1980 800 48.28% 660 39.83% 197 11.89%
1976 679 44.85% 819 54.10% 16 1.06%
1972 706 49.75% 659 46.44% 54 3.81%
1968 483 41.32% 576 49.27% 110 9.41%
1964 368 28.89% 901 70.72% 5 0.39%
1960 549 44.27% 686 55.32% 5 0.40%
1956 606 52.33% 552 47.67% 0 0.00%
1952 553 52.47% 491 46.58% 10 0.95%
1948 338 39.30% 475 55.23% 47 5.47%
1944 380 47.98% 401 50.63% 11 1.39%
1940 402 37.64% 645 60.39% 21 1.97%
1936 215 22.40% 657 68.44% 88 9.17%
1932 260 27.23% 578 60.52% 117 12.25%
1928 443 53.25% 370 44.47% 19 2.28%
1924 223 21.61% 123 11.92% 686 66.47%
1920 347 39.03% 362 40.72% 180 20.25%
1916 251 20.47% 781 63.70% 194 15.82%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19202,327—
19301,626−30.1%
19402,13531.3%
19502,081−2.5%
19603,03745.9%
19702,958−2.6%
19803,67524.2%
19903,315−9.8%
20003,88417.2%
20104,2238.7%
20204,5357.4%
2022 (est.)5,058[5]11.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960,[7] 1900–1990,[8]
1990–2000,[9] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 4,535 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 4,223 people, 1,911 households, and 1,229 families in the county. The population density was 3.5 inhabitants per square mile (1.4 inhabitants/km2). There were 2,446 housing units at an average density of 2.0 units per square mile (0.77 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 1.5% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 16.9% were Irish, 15.4% were English, and 3.0% were American.

Of the 1,911 households, 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.7% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.69. The median age was 49.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,256 and the median income for a family was $44,271. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $20,370 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,209. About 12.7% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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Former communities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  4. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  10. ^ Boxax, Saltese MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  11. ^ Bryson MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  12. ^ Cabin City MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  13. ^ Drexel MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  14. ^ Henderson MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  15. ^ Keystone MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  16. ^ Lozeau MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  17. ^ Quartz MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  18. ^ Sonon MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  19. ^ Spring Gulch MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  20. ^ Tammany MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
  21. ^ Westfall MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
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47°09′N 114°59′W / 47.15°N 114.98°W / 47.15; -114.98

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