County profile · West Virginia
Mineral County, WV market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Mineral County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 26,792
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,120
- Median household income
- $69,375
- +38.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Jobs located here
- 8,490
- Highest market score
- 74
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #146 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 26,792 people live in Mineral County, in 11,120 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Mineral County declined 0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Mineral County is $69,375 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 38.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Mineral County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mineral County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); gas stations (74); and home repair companies (73). Mineral County ranks #146 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
Mineral County is part of the Cumberland area. For its number of households, Mineral County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mineral County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mineral County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #146 of 1,771 | 5 | 4.5 | $3M | 180 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #276 of 2,358 | 5 | 4.5 | $6.6M | 275 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 73 | #131 of 2,057 | 6 | 5.4 | $4.9M | 200 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 70 | #462 of 2,272 | 12 | 10.8 | $2.3M | 186 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 67 | #328 of 1,886 | 5 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 233 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #461 of 2,222 | 9 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 140 | 13 |
| Real estate | 64 | #394 of 2,229 | 13 | 11.7 | Index only | 280 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #459 of 2,063 | 7 | 6.3 | $5.5M | 149 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 63 | #576 of 2,210 | 7 | 6.3 | $2.7M | 311 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #466 of 1,889 | 7 | 6.3 | $5.5M | 133 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 62 | #645 of 2,394 | 32 | 28.8 | $359K | 235 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #589 of 2,385 | 22 | 19.8 | $418K | 197 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #710 of 2,405 | 81 | 72.8 | $476K | 128 | 35 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #686 of 2,200 | 10 | 9.0 | $902K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #724 of 2,176 | 12 | 10.8 | Index only | 241 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #931 of 2,088 | 8 | 7.2 | $852K | 129 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,043 of 2,339 | 15 | 13.5 | $614K | 143 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,204 of 2,405 | 48 | 43.2 | $803K | 121 | 19 |
| Gyms | 47 | #1,013 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.5 | $1.4M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,336 of 2,401 | 39 | 35.1 | $256K | 95 | 12 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,333 of 2,090 | 13 | 11.7 | $3M | 58 | 13 |
| Grocery stores | 41 | #1,313 of 2,070 | 6 | 5.4 | $10.7M | 115 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | 38 | #1,032 of 1,422 | 6 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 80 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,737 of 2,378 | 25 | 22.5 | $399K | 90 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,184 of 1,472 | 6 | 5.4 | $284K | 42 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #1,206 of 1,451 | 5 | 4.5 | $2M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 27 | #2,038 of 2,402 | 29 | 26.1 | $2.2M | 65 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,953 of 2,261 | 19 | 17.1 | $3.4M | 43 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 23 | #1,324 of 1,461 | 8 | 7.2 | $1.1M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $4.8M | 377 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 81 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 161 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $7.3M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $5M | 172 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $2.3M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.3M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $2.1M | Too few | 10 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $15.1M | Too few | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $29.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $15.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Mineral County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10M | $897 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $32.8M | $2,947 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $38.6M | $3,467 | 85 |
| Groceries | $64M | $5,752 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.2M | $828 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.3M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.8M | $613 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.5M | $1,032 | 80 |
| Pets | $9M | $811 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.1M | $1,721 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28M | $2,519 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $29.2M | $2,626 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.1M | $1,357 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $157.7M | $14,180 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Mineral County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,792−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,120
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 328 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 82
- Median household income
- $69,375+38.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,483
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Jobs located here
- 8,490
- Daytime population
- 23,221Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Mineral County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Mineral County at 26,792 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,120 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 38.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Mineral County, WV spend?
Households in Mineral County spend about $157.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $64M on groceries and $38.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mineral County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mineral County, WV?
Of the business types scored in Mineral County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); gas stations (74); and home repair companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #146 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Mineral County, WV compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Mineral County is $69,375, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Mineral County, each ranked against other counties.
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