Mineral County's estimated 2026 population is 26,833 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mineral County is the 21st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,208 and has seen a growth of -4.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 21,448 adults, (6,071 of whom are seniors) in Mineral County.
Female: 13,479 (50.2%)
Male: 13,375 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Mineral County includes 92.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,957 | 92.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,165 | 4.34% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 203 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
Mineral County's average per capita income is $48,841. Household income levels show a median of $69,375. The poverty rate stands at 14.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,027 | - |
| Families | $89,992 | $108,475 |
| Households | $69,375 | $91,483 |
| Non Families | $37,070 | $53,265 |
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