Mingo County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,542 | — | #1,746 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $38,119 | -49.3% | #3,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,500 | -67.9% | #3,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $647 | -44.4% | #2,952 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% | +156.8% | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mingo County has a population of 22,542, making it the #1,746 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mingo County is $38,119, ranking #3,095 out of 3,222 counties — 49.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.4% and unemployment stands at 11.5%.
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The median home value in Mingo County is $90,500 (-67.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $647/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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93.2% of residents in Mingo County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Mingo County, West Virginia
Mingo County, West Virginia has a total population of 22,542, making it the 1,746th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mingo County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mingo County is $38,119, which ranks #3,095 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5%.
The median home value in Mingo County is $90,500, 67.9% below the national median. Renters in Mingo County pay a median gross rent of $647 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mingo County, 9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.3 min.
Mingo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Mingo 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.