Mineral County GIS Maps
Mineral County, Colorado, has 865 residents and covers 875.8 square miles. The population grew 21.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Mineral County is 08079.
City of Creede is the county's largest population center. Mineral County also includes 1 zip code, 1 public school district and 6 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Mineral County Trends
- Population
- 865▴
- Median Home Value
- $413,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 92▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Mineral County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Mineral County Population
Mineral County had 865 residents in 2020. That was 21.5% higher than in 2010. Mineral County added 34 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. One of the county's most populated postal areas is Creede.
Population Trend in Mineral County CO
Mineral County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mineral County Zip Codes
Mineral County has 1 zip codes. One of the county's most populated zip codes is Creede (81130). Creede is the largest zip by population, with about 800 residents or 92% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mineral County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81130 | Creede | 800 | ▴ 19.2% |
| Download all zip code data | |||
Mineral County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mineral County Demographics
Mineral County has a median age of 53.7, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 12.5% of residents are under 18, while 29.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 54.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Mineral County CO
Median Age
53.7
Under 18
12.5%
Age 65+
29.7%
Bachelor's+
54.5%
Mineral County School Districts
Mineral County is served by 1 public school district with 92 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mineral County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creede School District | 92 | 100% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Download all school district data | |||
Mineral County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mineral County Housing & Real Estate
Mineral County has a median home value of $413,000 and a median gross rent of $903. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $658,750 and homes spent about 170 days on the market.
Mineral County Housing Mix
Mineral County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mineral County Housing Trends
Mineral County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mineral County, CO
Mineral County has 197 business listings across 96 categories. The largest categories in Mineral County business listings are Lake (15, 7.6%), Mountain (15, 7.6%), and Hotels (9, 4.6%). The full Mineral County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mineral County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mineral County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 15 | 7.6% |
| Mountain | 15 | 7.6% |
| Hotels | 9 | 4.6% |
| Structure And Geography | 8 | 4.1% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 7 | 3.6% |
| Art Gallery | 6 | 3.0% |
| Lodge | 6 | 3.0% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 5 | 2.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 2.5% |
| Cabin | 4 | 2.0% |
Mineral County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Kokopelli | Accommodation | Creede |
| Big Meadows South Fork, Colorado | Active Life | Creede |
| Mineral County Memorial Airport | Airport | Creede |
| Prospector Grill | American Restaurants | South Fork |
| Above Snakes Gallery | Art Gallery | Creede |
| Community Banks of Colorado - ATM | ATMs | Creede |
| Creede Adventure Rentals | Atv Rentals And Tours | Creede |
| Rio Grande Offroad | Auto Repair | Creede |
| Bristol Head Bakery | Bakeries | Creede |
| DEL NORTE BANK, CREEDE BRANCH | Banks & Credit Unions | Creede |
| Download Mineral County business listings | ||
Mineral County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mineral County Basemaps
Mineral County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Mineral County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mineral County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
Paid packages support commercial use, client work, and derived outputs. Some package contents may include source-specific attribution or provider notices. See Licensing & Data Source Notices.
One-time · instant download · 30-day refund guarantee · See full package details
Preview a Live Package Demo
See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from Colorado — explore the full structure before you buy.
No email or download required. Opens in a preview window on this page.
Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Mineral County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.