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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mingo County

West Virginia · 28,253 residents · 423.14 sq mi
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Mingo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,347. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 5,486 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,500. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,253
−16%since 1990
from 33,739 in 1990
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+19%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K25K28K31K35K1990201020202024Mingo County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,347
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,066 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,445
+49%since 1990
from $8,328 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(32,849)
Black2.4%(817)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(127)
Asian0%(8)
Diversity Score7.3%(2,470)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(27,134)
Black2.3%(654)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(135)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score7.3%(2,071)
7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mingo County, West Virginia?

Mingo County, West Virginia has about 28,253 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mingo County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Mingo County, West Virginia earns about $21,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mingo County, West Virginia expensive?

In Mingo County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Mingo County, West Virginia?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mingo County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mingo County, West Virginia?

About 29.7% of people in Mingo County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mingo County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mingo County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,486 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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