Mineral

Mineral County is located in the western portion of the state, with an estimated present population of 4,687, consisting of approximately 2,176 households. With the state’s 16th lowest Annual Median Household Income (AMHI) at $33,766 per household, Mineral County ranks 14th in total population among Nevada’s seventeen counties in 2017. Hawthorne, the county seat, is a Census Designated Place (CDP) and is located in the west-central part of the county. Hawthorne is the only defined housing market area in the county. The remainder of the county encompasses the area outside Hawthorne, and includes the areas of Mina, Luning and Walker Lake. While the nearby Hawthorne Army Depot is the primary economic base of Hawthorne, at the time this information was collected, 57% of the county’s population was employed in the Private Sector, and the remaining 43% in Government related jobs.

County Seat: Hawthorne County Seat

Mineral and its Housing Markets

Population

4,687

Median Household Size

2.13

Median Age

60

Median Household Income

$33,766

Housing Units

The following summarizes the distribution of homeowners versus renters among the total housing units in all areas.

Total Units

Hawthorne 1,575
Remainder of County 601
All Areas 2,176

Homeowners

Renters

Hawthorne 61.8%
38.2%
Remainder of County 72.5%
27.5%
All Areas 64.8%
35.2%

Estimated Occupied Units

The following summarizes the distribution of homeowners versus renters among the estimated occupied units in all areas.

All Renters

All Homeowners

Estimated Renter-Occupied Units

767

Estimated Owner-Occupied Units

1,409

Median Gross Rent

$536

Median Housing Value

$105,763

Median Rental Year Built

1974

Median Owner Year Built

1973

Percent Overburdened

17.2%

Percent Overburdened

14.1%

Overburdened Households

The following summarizes the number of households in all areas paying 30% or more of annual income toward housing costs. These households are considered overburdened.

Total Units

Hawthorne 205
Remainder of County 126
All Areas 331

Homeowners

Renters

Hawthorne 11.5%
15.5%
Remainder of County 20.0%
23.6%
All Areas 14.1%
17.2%
Percentage Age 65 and older

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