Due to hyperinflation in Venezuela, people are turning to bitcoin and ditching cash. Miners are earning around $500 a month, which is enough in their economy for necessities. Here is the article.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/24/bitcoin-mining-is-popular-in-venezuela-because-of-hyperinflation.html
I don't think so, nowadays it's not profitable to mine bitcoins for ordinary users