Mingo County, West Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in West Virginia
The population of Mingo County, West Virginia is 22,979 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $39,527, the median home value is $85,600, and the median age is 44.3.
The population of Mingo County has declined 18.9% since 2010 (26,769 → 21,712), a -1.48% annualized rate.
22,979
Population
-1.48%
Annual growth
54
People / sq mi
$39,527
Median Income
$85,600
Median Home Value
Mingo County covers 423 sq mi of land at 54.3 people per square mile.
About Mingo County, WV
Educational attainment is the headline number in Mingo County: 8.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Mingo County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 22,979. It ranks #27 among counties in West Virginia by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $39,527, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 23.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $85,600, with typical rent around $604.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 8.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Mingo County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Mingo County had a population of 26,769 in 2010 and 21,712 in 2024, a -18.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,769 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.48%.
21,712
Population (2024)
26,769
Population (2010)
26,769
Peak (2010)
-1.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,769 |
| 2011 | 26,605 |
| 2012 | 26,193 |
| 2013 | 26,015 |
| 2014 | 25,742 |
| 2015 | 25,321 |
| 2016 | 24,700 |
| 2017 | 24,151 |
| 2018 | 23,847 |
| 2019 | 23,390 |
| 2020 | 23,487 |
| 2021 | 23,055 |
| 2022 | 22,427 |
| 2023 | 22,025 |
| 2024 | 21,712 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.3
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
21.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $39,527$-18,390 vs state |
| Mean household income | $54,389 |
| Per-capita income | $22,073 |
| Poverty rate | 23.6%+11.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 32.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Mingo County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.1%
Carpool
78.2%
Public transit
5.0%
Work from home
35.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$85,600$-70,000 vs state
Median home value
$604
Median rent
72.2%
Homeownership rate
11,554
Total housing units
78.0%
Occupied
22.0%
Vacant
27.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.6%
With health insurance
87.6%
With broadband internet
33.4%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
32.5%
With a disability
99.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
76.5%
High School+
8.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mingo County, West Virginia has a population of 22,979 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 54 people per square mile.
The population of Mingo County has declined 18.9% since 2010 (26,769 → 21,712), a -1.48% annualized rate.
The median household income in Mingo County, West Virginia is $39,527, with mean (average) household income of $54,389 and per-capita income of $22,073. 23.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Mingo County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.6%), Black or African American (2.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Mingo County, West Virginia is 44.3 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Mingo County is $85,600 and median monthly rent is $604. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,554 total housing units, 22.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Mingo County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.
Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Mingo County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.