The population of Minturn is relatively small, compared to other towns in Utah. However, the town's growth is attributed to its timber industry. In fact, the city has several timber works. In fact, one of its notable citizens was a merchant named A. W. Shirey, who was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Unfortunately, Shirey was murdered in 1910 in his store. His neighbor was charged with the crime and tried by a jury, but was acquitted.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 61,086 people in the city who identify themselves as white, while 12.3% of the city's residents identify themselves as black. Of this group, 0.7% of Minturn residents identify themselves as American Indian. Another 0.2% of Minturn residents identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Interestingly, 17.8% of Minturn City's adult population is Hispanic, and 2.6% of the population is of other races.
In the early twentieth century, a railroad route was surveyed along the Southwest Trail. After the Civil War, construction began. In 1873, the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad laid tracks in Minturn. A railroad executive named Minturn's town after him. This road was later added to the federal highway system. The road between Minturn and Alicia was paved in the 1930s. In this era, the town was home to a post office and a flying service.