Mineral, WA Demographics

A map of Mineral's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	3	6	42.9%	3.1%
White	2	178	28.6%	92.2%
Hispanic	2	1	28.6%	0.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	8	0.0%	4.1%

Mineral, Washington has an estimated population of 7, a dramatic decrease from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.9% Native American/Other, 28.6% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mineral, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mineral has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mineral, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mineral is ranked the 628th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mineral was ranked the 569th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mineral's White Population

2 residents of Mineral, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mineral is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Mineral ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's White population has declined by an estimated 98.9%. White residents' share of Mineral's population has decreased from 92.2% to 28.6%.

Mineral is more White than neighboring Elbe (0% White). Mineral is less White than neighboring Alder (51% White), La Grande (77.8% White), Eatonville (73.4% White), and Ashford (77.7% White).

Mineral's Black Population

0 residents of Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mineral is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Mineral ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Mineral's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mineral is less Black than neighboring Eatonville (1% Black).

Mineral's Asian Population

0 residents of Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mineral is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Mineral ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Mineral's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mineral is less Asian than neighboring La Grande (4.9% Asian), Eatonville (0.2% Asian), and Ashford (4.1% Asian).

Mineral's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Mineral, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mineral is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mineral ranks 635th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mineral's population has increased from 0.5% to 28.6%.

Mineral is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbe (0% Hispanic), Alder (0% Hispanic), La Grande (0% Hispanic), Eatonville (12.4% Hispanic), and Ashford (18.2% Hispanic).

Mineral's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Mineral, or 42.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mineral is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Mineral ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mineral's population has increased from 3.1% to 42.9%.

Mineral is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elbe (0% Native American/Other), Alder (0% Native American/Other), La Grande (0% Native American/Other), Eatonville (4.1% Native American/Other), and Ashford (0% Native American/Other).

Mineral's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Mineral, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mineral is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mineral ranks 529th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineral's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mineral's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Mineral is less Multiracial than neighboring Alder (49% Multiracial), La Grande (17.4% Multiracial), and Eatonville (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.