Mingo County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Mingo County, West Virginia has a population of 22,979, the 27th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $39,527 and the median home value is $85,600. The poverty rate is 29.9%.
Mingo County Quick Facts
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: 18 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Mingo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson | 2,979 | $24,119 | 32.3% | $93,300 |
| Gilbert Creek | 1,119 | N/A | 15.3% | $92,700 |
| Chattaroy | 577 | $23,321 | 86.7% | N/A |
| Red Jacket | 539 | N/A | 54.5% | $209,600 |
| Matewan | 521 | $15,378 | 44.1% | $102,100 |
| Delbarton | 466 | $39,167 | 27.7% | $94,200 |
| Gilbert | 320 | $53,625 | 13.8% | $81,900 |
| Justice | 235 | $42,596 | 20.8% | $83,100 |
| Kermit | 195 | $32,750 | 32.3% | $115,600 |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Mingo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Mingo County, West Virginia?
Mingo County has a population of 22,979, making it the 27th most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Mingo County?
The median household income in Mingo County is $39,527 with a poverty rate of 29.9%.
How many cities are in Mingo County, West Virginia?
Mingo County contains 9 Census-designated places.