Mineral County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mineral County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 26,922. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mineral County is 44.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mineral County is $68,049. This is 17% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mineral County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mineral County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.