Mineral, Virginia facts for kids
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Mineral, Virginia
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C&O Depot in Mineral
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Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 467 |
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(2019)
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523 |
| • Density | 588.96/sq mi (227.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23117
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-52120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495954 |
| Website | https://www.townofmineral.com/ |
Mineral is a small town located in Louisa County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2010, about 467 people lived there.
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History of Mineral
Mineral was first called Tolersville. It changed its name in 1902 when it officially became a town. The new name, "Mineral," came from the many mines in the area.
Mining in Mineral
Mineral was a very important place for gold mining in Louisa County. At one time, there were fifteen gold mines close to the town. There was also a mine for zinc and lead that operated until the 1970s.
Historic Places in Mineral
Several places in and near Mineral are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Cuckoo, the Harris-Poindexter House and Store, and the Mineral Historic District. These places are important because they help us learn about the past.
The 2011 Earthquake
On August 23, 2011, a strong earthquake happened near Mineral. It had a magnitude of 5.8. The earthquake was felt far away, from Florida to Canada. In Mineral, the roof of the town hall collapsed. Three of the six schools in the county were also badly damaged. Luckily, no one died, and only a few people had minor injuries.
Geography of Mineral
Mineral is located at 38°0′22″N 77°54′34″W / 38.00611°N 77.90944°W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 260 | — | |
| 1920 | 408 | 56.9% | |
| 1930 | 416 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 414 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 366 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 397 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 399 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 471 | 18.0% | |
| 2000 | 424 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 467 | 10.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 523 | 12.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 424 people living in Mineral. There were 172 households and 115 families. The town had about 475 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Mineral were White (82.8%). About 9.9% were Black, and 7.3% were from two or more races.
About 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.3% of the people were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males.
