Mingo County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mingo County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 22,979. It is the 27th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mingo County is 44.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mingo County is $39,527. This is 32% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.9%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 89% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $85,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Mingo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mingo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% 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 76.4%.