Mingo County, WV

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2023 Population

22,979

2.08% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.3

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

29.9%

4.34% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$39,527

3.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$85,600

4.57% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

6,074

4.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mingo County, WV had a population of 23k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $39,527. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mingo County, WV declined from 23,466 to 22,979, a −2.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,305 to $39,527, a 3.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mingo County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), White (Hispanic) (0.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.183%).

None of the households in Mingo 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.

99.9% of the residents in Mingo County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mingo County, WV are Mingo Extended Learning Center (14 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Mingo County, WV was $85,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Mingo County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mingo County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Mingo County, WV borders Martin County, KY, Pike County, KY, Buchanan County, VA, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Wayne County, WV, and Wyoming County, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Mingo County, WV is home to a population of 23k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.339% of Mingo County, WV residents were born outside of the country (78 people).

In 2023, there were 44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in Mingo County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 498 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 454 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.9% of Mingo County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mingo County, WV was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mingo County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.9k ± 85
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
498 ± 105
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
454 ± 91

0.483%

Hispanic Population

111 people

0.483% of the people in Mingo County, WV are hispanic (111 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mingo 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

0.339%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

78 people

0.341%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

80 people

As of 2023, 0.339% of Mingo County, WV residents (78 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mingo County, WV was 0.341%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
473 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
207 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
169 ± 109

Mingo County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mingo County, WV employs 6.07k people. The largest industries in Mingo County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,109 people), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (909 people), and Retail Trade (824 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,427), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,931), and Wholesale Trade ($75,938).

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

6.07k

2023 Value

± 600

−4.5%

1 Year decline

± 14.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mingo County, WV declined at a rate of −4.5%, from 6.36k employees to 6.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mingo County, WV, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (696 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (568 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (501 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mingo 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.07k

2023 Value

± 600

−4.5%

1 Year decline

± 14.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mingo County, WV declined at a rate of −4.5%, from 6.36k employees to 6.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mingo County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,109 people), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (909 people), and Retail Trade (824 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mingo County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Mingo County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,554

Median earning men ± $5,199

$31,202

Median earning women ± $4,321

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,903), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,349), and Manufacturing ($42,448).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($155,500), Public Administration ($51,974), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,661).

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

25
Other Services (except Public Administration)
25
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
24
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$58.9k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$23.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$9.75k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Mingo County, WV awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Mingo County, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 20 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mingo County, WV are White (14 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mingo County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Mingo Extended Learning Center (14 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mingo County, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Mingo County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 73.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 23 (13% men and 87% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 23 students enrolled in Mingo County, WV, 13% men and 87% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23 records, of which 87% were women and 13% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mingo County, WV was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mingo County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mingo Extended Learning Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mingo Extended Learning Center with 14 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mingo County, WV, which is 0.273 times less than the 11 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 14 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 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.

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 Mingo County, WV was $85,600 in 2023, which is 0.282 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $89,700 to $85,600, a 4.57% decrease. The homeownership rate in Mingo County, WV is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mingo County, WV have an average commute time of 35.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mingo County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mingo County, WV is $39,527. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mingo County, WV was Census Tract 9577 with a value of $50,595, followed by Census Tract 9572 and Census Tract 9573, with respective values of $42,096 and $39,342.

In 2023, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mingo County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.543%.

Housing

Property

$85,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,189

$6,503

Median Property Taxes

±$552

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 Mingo County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.2% of the housing units in Mingo County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mingo 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 9577
Census Tract 9572
Census Tract 9573

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mingo County, WV was Census Tract 9577 with a value of $50,595, followed by Census Tract 9572 and Census Tract 9573, with respective values of $42,096 and $39,342.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mingo 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.

$39,527

Median Household Income

± $4,136

9.01k

Number of Households

± 737

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.01k households in Mingo County, WV grew to $39,527 from the previous year's value of $38,305.

The following chart displays the households in Mingo 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mingo 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 2023

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Mingo County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (4.97%).

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

35.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mingo County, WV have a longer commute time (35.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 8.63% of the workforce in Mingo County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mingo 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 Mingo County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mingo County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mingo County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.543%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

29.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mingo County, WV (6.8k out of 22.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mingo County, WV is White, followed by Black 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, 35.8% of the children was living in poverty in Mingo County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 4.5%.

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

92.6% of the population of Mingo County, WV has health coverage, with 23% on employee plans, 41.6% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 8.29% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mingo County, WV see 5738 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (5856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2876 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 605 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,738 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mingo County, WV

Primary care physicians in Mingo County, WV see an average of 5,738 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (5,856 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.37%

Uninsured

23%

Employer Coverage

41.6%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

8.29%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mingo County, WV grew by 3.46% from 7.13% to 7.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mingo 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 N/A in Mingo County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mingo 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 44.1% in Mingo County, WV.

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