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Mullens

West Virginia · 1,769 residents · 1.842 sq mi
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Mullens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,742. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,769
−12%since 1990
from 2,006 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
960 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.1
+8%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mullens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,742
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,314
+56%since 1990
from $11,078 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,900)
Black4.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score13%(261)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,678)
Black3.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(9)
Diversity Score10%(178)
Diversity Score
10
−23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+30%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mullens, West Virginia?

Mullens, West Virginia has about 1,769 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mullens, West Virginia earns about $27,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mullens, West Virginia expensive?

In Mullens, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Mullens, West Virginia?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mullens, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mullens, West Virginia?

About 15.4% of people in Mullens, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mullens, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mullens, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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