Mineral County, Nevada

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Mineral County
County
Old Esmeralda & Mineral County Court House.jpg
Historic 1883 Esmeralda County and Mineral County Courthouse.
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Flag
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Location within the U.S. state of Nevada
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Nevada's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°32′N118°26′W / 38.54°N 118.43°W / 38.54; -118.43
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Nevada.svg  Nevada
Founded1911;113 years ago (1911)
Named for Mineral
Seat Hawthorne
Largest communityHawthorne
Area
 • Total
3,813 sq mi (9,880 km2)
 • Land3,753 sq mi (9,720 km2)
 • Water60 sq mi (200 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,554
 • Density1.2/sq mi (0.46/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website mineralcountynv.us
Walker Lake Recreation Area, a popular scenic attraction Walker lake.jpeg
Walker Lake Recreation Area, a popular scenic attraction

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]

Contents

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

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 1,848—
1930 1,8630.8%
1940 2,34225.7%
1950 5,560137.4%
1960 6,32913.8%
1970 7,05111.4%
1980 6,217−11.8%
1990 6,4754.1%
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

Sodaville, a ghost town near Mina Sodaville, Nevada.jpg
Sodaville, a ghost town near Mina

There are no incorporated communities in Mineral County.

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Other places

Politics

United States presidential election results for Mineral County, Nevada [15] [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 1,52866.58%71130.98%562.44%
2020 1,42360.94%82935.50%833.55%
2016 1,17959.04%63731.90%1819.06%
2012 1,08053.07%86342.41%924.52%
2008 1,13149.02%1,08246.90%944.07%
2004 1,33657.41%93140.01%602.58%
2000 1,22753.51%91639.95%1506.54%
1996 81435.12%1,06846.07%43618.81%
1992 91834.76%90934.42%81430.82%
1988 1,48056.88%97837.59%1445.53%
1984 1,64565.69%76630.59%933.71%
1980 1,62863.94%63124.78%28711.27%
1976 1,10442.56%1,36152.47%1294.97%
1972 2,11173.32%76826.68%00.00%
1968 92732.31%1,24243.29%70024.40%
1964 92739.16%1,44060.84%00.00%
1960 93036.67%1,60663.33%00.00%
1956 1,43350.32%1,41549.68%00.00%
1952 1,29748.65%1,36951.35%00.00%
1948 70636.62%1,19461.93%281.45%
1944 75135.85%1,34464.15%00.00%
1940 40636.94%69363.06%00.00%
1936 23623.27%77876.73%00.00%
1932 23826.89%64773.11%00.00%
1928 27545.76%32654.24%00.00%
1924 19137.90%8416.67%22945.44%
1920 37459.46%20933.23%467.31%
1916 38534.75%61755.69%1069.57%
1912 5910.63%21939.46%27749.91%

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  16. ↑ The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 146 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 131 votes.

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