Miner: Demographics & People
Census counts 950 people in Miner, in 378 households. Population grew 2.1% from 930 (2022) to 950 (2024). Median age 42.0 years. (2.3y older than Scott County; 4.8y older than Missouri). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 77% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.26). 54% of households are family-led. County is losing 256 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 29% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 46% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 87 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.1% from 930 (2022) to 950 (2024) — about 3.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~970 (extrapolated at 1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 998.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 12,577 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 930 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 950 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 950 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 998 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.0y is 3.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.0 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 950 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 249 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 180.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 329.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 192 |
| Population under 18 | 249 |
| Median age | 42.0 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 950 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.26 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 639 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 114 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 26.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 84.4% |
| Black population | 3.5% (vs Missouri 6.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.6% (vs Missouri 5.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.4% (at Missouri median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 717 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 203 |
| Share born in this state | 75.5% |
| Share born in another state | 24.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
| From Africa | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
378 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 54% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 187 families, 7% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 234 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 187 |
| Married couples with children | 13 |
| Single-parent households | 20 |
| Average household size | 2.55 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 87 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 51 |
| Family households | 206 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 54.5% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 378 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 256 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,172 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,428 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -256 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 60 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 36 residents live in group quarters (3.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 36 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MO-08 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29133 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 133 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mississippi |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 42.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 33.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 52.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29133 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Mississippi County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 423 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29133 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Mississippi County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 13,180 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 950, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 950 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Mississippi County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade