Mingo County's estimated 2026 population is 21,086 with a growth rate of -1.46% 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 -21.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mingo County includes 95.57% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (95.57%)
Two or more races (2.17%)
Black or African American (1.98%)
Other race (0.29%)
Asian (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,960 | 95.57% |
| Two or more races | 498 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mingo County's average per capita income is $37,899. Household income levels show a median of $39,527. The poverty rate stands at 29.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,531 | - |
| Families | $51,322 | $66,655 |
| Households | $39,527 | $54,389 |
| Non Families | $14,674 | $24,283 |
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