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Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Mineral Point.

Mineral Point was originally settled in the early 19th Century by immigrants attracted by the prospect of lead mining. Several Cornish immigrants were among the first to live in the city. Many of the early Cornish dwellings in Mineral Point have been preserved at Pendarvis, a state operated historic site.

Mineral Point is located at 42.860465, -90.183204.

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.

In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

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