PROFILPELAJAR.COM

Mineral County
Mineral County
County
	Historic 1883 Esmeralda County and Mineral County Courthouse.
	Flag
	Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
	Nevada's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 38°32′N 118°26′W / 38.54°N 118.43°W
Country	United States
State	Nevada
Founded	1911; 113 years ago
Named for	Mineral
Seat	Hawthorne
Largest community	Hawthorne
Area
• Total	3,813 sq mi (9,880 km2)
• Land	3,753 sq mi (9,720 km2)
• Water	60 sq mi (200 km2) 1.6%
Population (2020)
• Total	4,554
• Density	1.2/sq mi (0.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC−8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district	4th
Website	mineralcountynv.us

Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,554,^[1] making it the fifth-least populous county in Nevada. Its county seat is Hawthorne.^[2]

History

Mineral County was carved out of Esmeralda County in 1911 shortly after the county seat of Esmeralda was moved to Goldfield in 1907. Its name came from the surrounding area, which is heavily mineralized. Hawthorne has always been its county seat. The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 16. The marker is located on U.S. Highway 95 at Walker Lake.^[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,813 square miles (9,880 km²), of which 3,753 square miles (9,720 km²) is land and 60 square miles (160 km²) (1.6%) is water.^[4] The highest point in Mineral County is Mount Grant at 11,285 ft (3,440 m).

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Lyon County - northwest
Churchill County - north
Nye County - northeast
Esmeralda County - southeast
Mono County, California - southwest

National protected areas

Inyo National Forest (part)
Toiyabe National Forest (part)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	1,848		—
1930	1,863		0.8%
1940	2,342		25.7%
1950	5,560		137.4%
1960	6,329		13.8%
1970	7,051		11.4%
1980	6,217		−11.8%
1990	6,475		4.1%
2000	5,071		−21.7%
2010	4,772		−5.9%
2020	4,554		−4.6%
2023 (est.)	4,528	^[5]	−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2018^[1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 5,071 people, 2,197 households, and 1,379 families living in the county. The population density was 1 person per square mile (0.39 person/km²). There were 2,866 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 73.9% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 15.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 8.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.^[10] Of the 2,197 households 25.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.20% were non-families. 31.60% of households were one person and 15.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.78.

The age distribution was 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 22.50% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.30 males.

The median household income was $32,891 and the median family income was $39,477. Males had a median income of $31,929 versus $25,262 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,952. About 11.00% of families and 15.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 4,772 people, 2,240 households, and 1,258 families living in the county.^[11] The population density was 1.3 inhabitants per square mile (0.50/km²). There were 2,830 housing units at an average density of 0.8 per square mile (0.31/km²).^[12] The racial makeup of the county was 72.5% white, 15.5% Native American, 4.1% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.1% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.1% of the population.^[11] In terms of ancestry, 23.8% were English, 18.5% were German, 13.8% were Irish, 9.3% were Scottish, 5.2% were Portuguese, and 3.7% were American.^[13]

Of the 2,240 households, 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 43.8% were non-families, and 36.7% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.70. The median age was 49.2 years.^[11]

The median household income was $35,446 and the median family income was $57,064. Males had a median income of $48,281 versus $33,830 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,226. About 11.4% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.^[14]

Communities

There are no incorporated communities in Mineral County.

Census-designated places

Hawthorne (county seat)
Mina
Schurz
Walker Lake

Unincorporated communities

Luning

Other places

Politics

United States presidential election results for Mineral County, Nevada^[15]^[16]
Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
Year	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	1,528	66.58%	711	30.98%	56	2.44%
2020	1,423	60.94%	829	35.50%	83	3.55%
2016	1,179	59.04%	637	31.90%	181	9.06%
2012	1,080	53.07%	863	42.41%	92	4.52%
2008	1,131	49.02%	1,082	46.90%	94	4.07%
2004	1,336	57.41%	931	40.01%	60	2.58%
2000	1,227	53.51%	916	39.95%	150	6.54%
1996	814	35.12%	1,068	46.07%	436	18.81%
1992	918	34.76%	909	34.42%	814	30.82%
1988	1,480	56.88%	978	37.59%	144	5.53%
1984	1,645	65.69%	766	30.59%	93	3.71%
1980	1,628	63.94%	631	24.78%	287	11.27%
1976	1,104	42.56%	1,361	52.47%	129	4.97%
1972	2,111	73.32%	768	26.68%	0	0.00%
1968	927	32.31%	1,242	43.29%	700	24.40%
1964	927	39.16%	1,440	60.84%	0	0.00%
1960	930	36.67%	1,606	63.33%	0	0.00%
1956	1,433	50.32%	1,415	49.68%	0	0.00%
1952	1,297	48.65%	1,369	51.35%	0	0.00%
1948	706	36.62%	1,194	61.93%	28	1.45%
1944	751	35.85%	1,344	64.15%	0	0.00%
1940	406	36.94%	693	63.06%	0	0.00%
1936	236	23.27%	778	76.73%	0	0.00%
1932	238	26.89%	647	73.11%	0	0.00%
1928	275	45.76%	326	54.24%	0	0.00%
1924	191	37.90%	84	16.67%	229	45.44%
1920	374	59.46%	209	33.23%	46	7.31%
1916	385	34.75%	617	55.69%	106	9.57%
1912	59	10.63%	219	39.46%	277	49.91%