Mingo County's estimated 2026 population is 21,230 with a growth rate of -1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mingo County is the 27th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 26,769 and has seen a growth of -20.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 17,420 adults, (4,929 of whom are seniors) in Mingo County.
Female: 11,597 (51.4%)
Male: 10,945 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Mingo County includes 95.3% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,483 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 495 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 113 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
Mingo County's average per capita income is $39,160. Household income levels show a median of $38,119. The poverty rate stands at 32.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,444 | - |
| Families | $49,751 | $72,244 |
| Households | $38,119 | $58,265 |
| Non Families | $18,008 | $25,481 |
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