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World Population Review
Mineral County, West Virginia Population 2021
Mineral County, West Virginia's estimated population is 26,698 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mineral County, West Virginia is the 23rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 28,205 and has seen a growth of -5.34% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,698 | -85 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 26,783 | -85 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 26,868 | -85 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 26,953 | -270 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 27,223 | -152 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 27,375 | -42 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 27,417 | -150 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 27,567 | -124 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 27,691 | -195 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 27,886 | -171 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 28,057 | -148 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 28,205 | 1,508 | 5.65% |
| 1990 | 26,697 | -537 | -1.97% |
| 1980 | 27,234 | 4,125 | 17.85% |
| 1970 | 23,109 | 755 | 3.38% |
| 1960 | 22,354 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 1950 | 22,333 | 118 | 0.53% |
| 1940 | 22,215 | 2,131 | 10.61% |
| 1930 | 20,084 | 235 | 1.18% |
| 1920 | 19,849 | 3,175 | 19.04% |
| 1910 | 16,674 | 3,791 | 29.43% |
| 1900 | 12,883 | 798 | 6.60% |
| 1890 | 12,085 | 3,455 | 40.03% |
| 1880 | 8,630 | 2,298 | 36.29% |
| 1870 | 6,332 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.32%
County Website
State
Founded
February 1, 1866
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
28,205
Growth Since 2010
-5.34%
Mineral County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,742 | 94.75% |
| Black or African American | 925 | 3.40% |
| Two or More Races | 315 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.43% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.01% |
Mineral County, West Virginia Population by Race
Mineral County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Mineral County, West Virginia Population by Age
Mineral County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,916 | 2.42 | 76 |
| Married | 5,592 | 2.93 | 91.7 |
| Non Family | 3,653 | 1.18 | 62.9 |
| Female | 1,195 | 3.38 | 44.2 |
| Male | 476 | 3.58 | 72.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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Mineral County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 1.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,299 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 9,529 | 49.20% |
| Some College | 3,645 | 18.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,680 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,820 | 9.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,188 | 6.13% |
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Mineral County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mineral County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,552 | 17,083 | 2,817 |
| Black | 475 | 464 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 97 | 38 |
| Asian | 116 | 116 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 112 | |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | |
| Native American | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.28%.
Mineral County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,866
Average Earnings
$43,564
Average Male
$26,489
Average Female
Mineral County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mineral County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Mineral County, West Virginia Language
97.32% of Mineral County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
Mineral County, West Virginia Language
Mineral County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,837 | 3,236 | 13.03% |
| Black | 769 | 177 | 23.02% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 161 | 66.26% |
| Other | 59 | 54 | 91.53% |
| Multiple | 301 | 23 | 7.64% |
13.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mineral County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, West Virginia is Other, with 91.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mineral County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 7.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.00%.
Mineral County, West Virginia Poverty
Mineral County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Mineral County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Mineral County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Mineral County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mineral County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Mineral County, West Virginia Marital Status
Mineral County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Mineral County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 10.69% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 54.96% |
| Black | 51 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.97% |
Mineral County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Mineral County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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8.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mineral County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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54.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Mineral County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Mineral County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Mineral County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.20%
Native Born
0.80%
Foreign Born
0.30%
Non Citizen
0.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.20% of Mineral County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 31.97% having been born in West Virginia. 0.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mineral County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990