Mineral Point, Wisconsin
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Mineral Point is a city located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,617. The city is located within the Town of Mineral Point.
Geography
Mineral Point is located at 42°51'37" North, 90°10'59" West (42.860465, -90.183204)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,617 people, 1,092 households, and 693 families residing in the city. The population density is 335.7/km² (868.1/mi²). There are 1,192 housing units at an average density of 152.9/km² (395.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.01% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,092 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $43,182, and the median income for a family is $52,137. Males have a median income of $31,750 versus $23,396 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,097. 4.9% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.