CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Mullens

West Virginia · 1,480 residents · 1.842 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Mullens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,688. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 289 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,480
−16%since 2000
from 1,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
−3%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mullens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,688
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,742 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,852
+72%since 2000
from $17,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mullens on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,678)
Black3.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(178)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,372)
Black2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score9.1%(135)
Diversity Score
9
−9%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mullens

Bronson
Pop 1,292
Crystal Springs
Pop 1,298
Royal Palm Estates
Pop 1,369
Lacoochee
Pop 1,289
Places similar to Mullens
Head to head

Compare Mullens to nearby cities

MULLENS VS
Beckley
Income$45,826−10%
Home value$158,000+122%
Population16,373+1126%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MULLENS VS
Bluefield
Income$49,375−3%
Home value$105,400+48%
Population9,158+585%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MULLENS VS
Wytheville
Income$47,270−7%
Home value$196,800+176%
Population8,128+508%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MULLENS VS
Pulaski
Income$49,491−2%
Home value$160,500+125%
Population8,807+559%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mullens, West Virginia?

Mullens, West Virginia has about 1,480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mullens, West Virginia earns about $50,688 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 $71,200, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Mullens, West Virginia?

About 27.9% 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 16.6% 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 526 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Mullens with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →