Mineral County, WV

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2022 Population

26,957

0.325% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.6

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

13.9%

15% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$64,728

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$162,400

7.05% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

11,730

0.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Mineral County, WV had a population of 27k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $64,728. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Mineral County, WV declined from 27,045 to 26,957, a −0.325% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,345 to $64,728, a 12.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mineral County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), White (Hispanic) (0.694%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.415%).

None of the households in Mineral County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Mineral County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mineral County, WV are Potomac State College of West Virginia University (306 degrees awarded in 2022) and Mineral County Vocational Technical Center (7 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Mineral County, WV was $162,400, and the homeownership rate was 81%.

Most people in Mineral County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mineral County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Mineral County, WV borders Allegany County, MD, Garrett County, MD, Grant County, WV, Hampshire County, WV, and Hardy County, WV.

United States West Virginia Cumberland, MD-WV

Population & Diversity

Mineral County, WV is home to a population of 27k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.423% of Mineral County, WV residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

In 2022, there were 29.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25k people) in Mineral County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 837 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 655 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

99.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.8% of Mineral County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Mineral County, WV was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mineral County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mineral County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 234
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
837 ± 273
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
655 ± 144

1.06%

Hispanic Population

286 people

1.06% of the people in Mineral County, WV are hispanic (286 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mineral County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

0.423%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

0.536%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

145 people

As of 2022, 0.423% of Mineral County, WV residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mineral County, WV was 0.536%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mineral County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
702 ± 169
Gulf War (2001-)
283 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
206 ± 96

Mineral County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mineral County, WV employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Mineral County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,091 people), Manufacturing (1,681 people), and Retail Trade (1,351 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($113,144), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,565), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,609).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.7k

2022 Value

± 881

0.86%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mineral County, WV grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 11.6k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mineral County, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,139 people), Production Occupations (1,119 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (928 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mineral County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.7k

2022 Value

± 881

0.86%

1 Year growth

± 10.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mineral County, WV grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 11.6k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mineral County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,091 people), Manufacturing (1,681 people), and Retail Trade (1,351 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mineral County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Mineral County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,989

Median earning men ± $4,289

$29,888

Median earning women ± $3,465

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,372), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,500), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,455).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($65,521), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,664), and Public Administration ($41,776).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

167
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
100
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
94
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mineral County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 78% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mineral County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 78% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mineral County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Mineral County, WV awarded 313 degrees. The student population of Mineral County, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 486 male students and 668 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mineral County, WV are White (267 and 85.6%), followed by Two or More Races (17 and 5.45%), Black or African American (13 and 4.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Mineral County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Potomac State College of West Virginia University (306 and 97.8%) and Mineral County Vocational Technical Center (7 and 2.24%).

The most popular majors in Mineral County, WV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (125 and 39.9%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (44 and 14.1%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 and 8.31%).

The median tuition cost in Mineral County, WV for a public four year colleges is $4,752 for in-state students and $12,120 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,154 students enrolled in Mineral County, WV, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 962 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
125 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
26 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mineral County, WV was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mineral County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Potomac State College of West Virginia University
306 degrees awarded
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Potomac State College of West Virginia University with 306 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mineral County, WV, which is 0.852 times less than the 169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 267 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,752) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mineral County, WV was $162,400 in 2022, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $151,700 to $162,400, a 7.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Mineral County, WV is 81%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Mineral County, WV have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mineral County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mineral County, WV is $64,728. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mineral County, WV was Census Tract 104 with a value of $77,973, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $66,611 and $66,094.

In 2023, 5.54% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mineral County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.56%.

Housing

Property

$162,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,522

$8,533

Median Property Taxes

±$664

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mineral County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mineral County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81%

Homeownership

2022

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 81% of the housing units in Mineral County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mineral County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104
Census Tract 106
Census Tract 102

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mineral County, WV was Census Tract 104 with a value of $77,973, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $66,611 and $66,094.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mineral County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,728

Median Household Income

± $5,295

10.5k

Number of Households

± 775

In 2022, the median household income of the 10.5k households in Mineral County, WV grew to $64,728 from the previous year's value of $57,345.

The following chart displays the households in Mineral County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mineral County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (7.89%)
Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2022, 79.9% of workers in Mineral County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.89%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mineral County, WV have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.54% of the workforce in Mineral County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mineral County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mineral County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mineral County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 5.54% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mineral County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.56%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mineral County, WV (3.63k out of 26.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mineral County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.8% of the children was living in poverty in Mineral County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Mineral County, WV has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mineral County, WV see 3340 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.536% decrease from the previous year (3358 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2686 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1221 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,340 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mineral County, WV

Primary care physicians in Mineral County, WV see an average of 3,340 patients per year. This represents a 0.536% decrease from the previous year (3,358 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mineral County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.4%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mineral County, WV grew by 3.1% from 5.24% to 5.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mineral County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.4 in Mineral County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mineral County, WV.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Mineral County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mineral County, WV.