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Least Populated Rural Counties in Colorado
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The population of Mineral
County, Colorado increased by 9 in 2013 bringing the total to
just 721 people living in 1210 homes and apartments spread
across 876 square miles. The new estimate moves Mineral County
to number 17 in our list of least populated counties in the US.
INCOME
People who live in Mineral County
have an annual income of $42539 which is $11500 more than the
statewide average for Colorado. The average per capita income
nationwide is $28051. Mineral County ranks number 2 for highest
income in sparsely populated counties.
REAL ESTATE VALUES
Homes are expensive here with the
median value of a home being $273600 compared to $181400
nationwide. 84% of housing units in Mineral County are occupied
by their owners.
IMMIGRATION
The US Census Bureau
reports 2% of the county's residents are foreign immigrants who have settled in one of the most remote places in America.
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