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Mineral is a town in Louisa County, Virginia, United States. The population was 424 at the 2000 census.

Mineral was originally known as Tolersville, but adopted its current name when it incorporated in 1902 due to the mining industry that supported the community. It was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County and during its heyday there were no fewer than fifteen gold mines located within two miles of the town. A zinc and lead mine also operated in the area into the 1970s.

Mineral is located at 38022N, 775434W (38.006117, -77.909553)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 km (0.9 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 424 people, 172 households, and 115 families residing in the town. The population density was 183.9/km (474.7/mi). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 85.0/km (219.5/mi). The racial makeup of the town was 96.70% White, 2.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races.