Mingo County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,086, reflecting a -1.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mingo County is the 27th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 26,769 and has grown -21.23% since 2010.
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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