Mineral County's estimated 2026 population is 26,722 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mineral County is the 22nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,208 and has seen a growth of -5.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mineral County includes 93.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.22%)
Two or more races (4.21%)
Black or African American (1.76%)
Other race (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Asian (0.07%)
Native American (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,096 | 93.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,133 | 4.21% |
| Black or African American | 474 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mineral County's average per capita income is $45,279. Household income levels show a median of $68,049. The poverty rate stands at 14.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,052 | - |
| Families | $87,408 | $107,009 |
| Households | $68,049 | $86,991 |
| Non Families | $33,444 | $46,598 |
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