| ||||||||||||||
| Mineral County, Montana | |
 Welcome Sign at Historic Savenac Tree Nursery
| |
 Location in the state of Montana | |
 Montana's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | 1914 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Superior |
| Largest town | Superior |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,223 sq mi (3,168 km²) 1,219 sq mi (3,157 km²) 3.8 sq mi (10 km²), 0.3 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
4,535 |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 |
| Website | www.co.mineral.mt.us |
| Footnotes: * 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[]
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[]
Interstate 90- U.S. Route 10 (Former)
- Montana Highway 135
Adjacent counties[]
- Sanders County - north
- Missoula County - east
- Clearwater County, Idaho - southwest/Pacific Time Border
- Shoshone County, Idaho - northwest/Pacific Time Border
National protected area[]
- Lolo National Forest (part)
Politics[]
Mineral County has voted for the Republican Party candidate in all national elections since 2000. Before that, its voting was more balanced.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 2,327 | ||
| 1930 | 1,626 | −30.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,135 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,081 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,037 | 45.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,958 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,675 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,315 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,884 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,223 | 8.7% | |
| Est. 2021 | 4,860 | [5] | 25.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1] | |||
2000 census[]
As of the 2000 United States census,[10] there were 3,884 people, 1,584 households, and 1,067 families in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.57% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 1.93% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.5% were of German, 14.6% Irish, 9.9% English, 8.1% American and 8.0% Norwegian ancestry. Irish is the 5th most common language spoken at home.
There were 1,584 households, out of which 27.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.
The county population contained 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 29.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 106.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,143, and the median income for a family was $32,096. Males had a median income of $26,782 versus $18,258 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,166. About 12.80% of families and 15.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.70% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census[]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,223 people, 1,911 households, and 1,229 families in the county.[11] The population density was 3.5 inhabitants per square mile (1.4 /km2). There were 2,446 housing units at an average density of 2.0 per square mile (0.77 /km2).[12] 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.[11] In terms of ancestry, 30.9% were German, 16.9% were Irish, 15.4% were English, and 3.0% were American.[13]
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.[11]
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.[14]
Communities[]
Towns[]
- Alberton
- Superior (county seat)
Census-designated places[]
- Cyr
- De Borgia
- Haugan
- Riverbend
- Saltese
- St. Regis
Other unincorporated communities[]
Former communities[]
- Taft
See also[]
- List of lakes in Mineral County, Montana
- List of mountains in Mineral County, Montana
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mineral County, Montana
References[]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". U.S. Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/mineralcountymontana/PST045221.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_30.txt.
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". U.S. Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". U.S. Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mt190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". U.S. Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau]]. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US30061.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US30061.
- ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US30061.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US30061.
- ^ Boxax, Saltese MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Bryson MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Cabin City MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Drexel MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Henderson MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Keystone MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Lozeau MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Quartz MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Sonon MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Spring Gulch MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Tammany MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
- ^ Westfall MT Google Maps (accessed January 3, 2019)
External links[]
|
Shoshone County, Idaho | Sanders County |
| |
|
Missoula County | |||
   Mineral County, Montana | ||||
| ||||
| Clearwater County, Idaho |
| |||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| This page uses content from the English language Wikipedia. The original content was at Mineral County, Montana. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with this Familypedia wiki, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons License. |