At a Glance
Median Income
$45,192
$20,518 per capita
Home Value
$53,600
Zillow: $137,467
Median Rent
$623/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
35.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
26.6% smoking rate
How Minorca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minorca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minorca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minorca residents earn a median household income of $45,192 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,518. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 774 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minorca is $53,600 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,467. Median rent is $623/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
3.6% of adults in Minorca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minorca has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,615
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,192
Per Capita$20,518
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty35.5%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,600
Rent$623
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$137,467
Housing Units906
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death14,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation56 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Minorca was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.