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Mineralwells

West Virginia · 1,950 residents · 1.536 sq mi
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Mineralwells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $113,800. Households here earn about 57% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,950
+5%since 2000
from 1,860 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mineralwells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,263
+27%since 2000
from $19,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,832)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,875)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score7.5%(146)
Diversity Score
7
+402%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineralwells, West Virginia?

Mineralwells, West Virginia has about 1,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineralwells, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mineralwells, West Virginia earns about $60,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineralwells, West Virginia expensive?

In Mineralwells, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Mineralwells, West Virginia?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mineralwells, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineralwells, West Virginia?

About 7.2% of people in Mineralwells, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineralwells, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineralwells, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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