Mineral County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Mineral County, West Virginia has a population of 26,854, the 22nd most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $69,375 and the median home value is $180,400. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mineral County Quick Facts
How Mineral County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,922 | 26,854 | -0.3% |
| Median household income | $68,049 | $69,375 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $180,400 | $180,400 | +0.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Mineral County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser | 4,857 | $46,955 | 31.8% | $143,000 |
| Fort Ashby | 1,283 | $44,538 | 16.6% | $225,300 |
| Carpendale | 1,035 | $66,027 | 10.8% | $171,300 |
| Piedmont | 735 | $42,375 | 23.9% | $46,700 |
| Wiley Ford | 630 | $90,775 | 10.6% | $189,000 |
| Ridgeley | 239 | $41,477 | 14.2% | $151,800 |
| Elk Garden | 212 | $61,250 | 3.3% | $91,000 |
| Burlington | 94 | N/A | 0.0% | $285,200 |
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Population Overview
Mineral County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 26,854. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
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 $69,375. This is 16% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Mineral County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Mineral County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.
Education
23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Mineral County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mineral County, West Virginia?
Mineral County has a population of 26,854, making it the 22nd most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Mineral County?
The median household income in Mineral County is $69,375 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.
How many cities are in Mineral County, West Virginia?
Mineral County contains 8 Census-designated places.