Mineral County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,854 | — | #1,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,375 | -7.7% | #1,246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.6 years | +14.7% | #820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,400 | -36.0% | #1,637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,042 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.5% | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mineral County has a population of 26,854, making it the #1,585 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mineral County is $69,375, ranking #1,246 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Mineral County is $180,400 (-36.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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95.1% of residents in Mineral County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County, West Virginia has a total population of 26,854, making it the 1,585th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mineral County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mineral County is $69,375, which ranks #1,246 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Mineral County is $180,400, 36.0% below the national median. Renters in Mineral County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mineral County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Mineral County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Mineral County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.