Colorado

Mineral

865
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Mineral

Mineral, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 1,913. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 865.

Its recorded population peaked at 1,913 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 55 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Glorieta Pass – Colorado Support, Bob Ford Shot Dead in Creede Saloon, CO, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020865
2010712
2000831
1990558
1980804
1970786
1960424
1950698
1940975
1930640
1920779
19101,239
19001,913
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Mineral

Military engagements that took place in Mineral, Colorado.

Battle of Glorieta Pass – Colorado Support
1862
Bob Ford Shot Dead in Creede Saloon, CO
1892

Historic places in Mineral

National Register of Historic Places listings in Mineral, Colorado.

Sevenmile Bridge
Creede
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Frequently asked about Mineral

When does Mineral first appear in the US census?
Mineral, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 1,913.
What is the population of Mineral?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Mineral had a recorded population of 865.
When did Mineral's population peak?
Mineral's recorded population peaked at 1,913 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Mineral?
2 documented military engagements took place in Mineral, including Battle of Glorieta Pass – Colorado Support, Bob Ford Shot Dead in Creede Saloon, CO.
How many historic places are in Mineral?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mineral, Colorado.
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