County profile · West Virginia
Mingo County, WV market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Mingo County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,455
- −8.7% since 2020
- Households
- 9,317
- Median household income
- $38,119
- +16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $90,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,165
- Highest market score
- 54
- Insurance agencies, #973 of 2,272 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 21,455 people live in Mingo County, in 9,317 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Mingo County declined 8.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Mingo County is $38,119 a year, 53% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Mingo County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mingo County are for insurance agencies (54), dentists and orthodontists (45) and restaurants and cafes (42). Mingo County ranks #973 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Mingo County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mingo County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #973 of 2,272 | 9 | 9.7 | $2.1M | 168 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,118 of 1,886 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.3M | 133 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,522 of 2,405 | 65 | 69.8 | $388K | 105 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,601 of 2,401 | 26 | 27.9 | $255K | 95 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,665 of 2,339 | 10 | 10.7 | $610K | 142 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,705 of 2,402 | 18 | 19.3 | $2.6M | 75 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,541 of 2,063 | 5 | 5.4 | $5.1M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,833 of 2,394 | 41 | 44.0 | $192K | 126 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,892 of 2,385 | 19 | 20.4 | $321K | 151 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,836 of 2,378 | 17 | 18.2 | $389K | 88 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,414 of 1,656 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.3M | 74 | 8 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,877 of 2,090 | 12 | 12.9 | $2.1M | 41 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,196 of 2,405 | 44 | 47.2 | $574K | 86 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 20 | #1,398 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.4 | $270K | 40 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 19 | #2,225 of 2,358 | 17 | 18.2 | $1.3M | 55 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 13 | #2,145 of 2,261 | 11 | 11.8 | $4.2M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 5 | #2,080 of 2,088 | 9 | 9.7 | $433K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 4 | #1,526 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 2 | #1,350 of 1,356 | 7 | 7.5 | $871K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 2 | #1,791 of 1,792 | 7 | 7.5 | $557K | 43 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $6.3M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $3.4M | 382 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $11.5M | 124 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $4.9M | 203 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $905K | 90 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $8.4M | 276 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2M | 224 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $9.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 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 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Mingo 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 | $6.6M | $711 | 74 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.5M | $2,412 | 93 |
| Food away from home | $25.3M | $2,710 | 67 |
| Groceries | $46M | $4,937 | 78 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $655 | 65 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $292 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.9M | $418 | 43 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $845 | 66 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $633 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.5M | $1,444 | 70 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19M | $2,035 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.7M | $2,114 | 70 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.4M | $1,117 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $111.7M | $11,984 | 72 |
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 Mingo County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,455−8.7% since 2020
- Households
- 9,317
- Median age
- 44.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 423 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $38,119+16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $58,265
- Median home value
- $90,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,165
- Daytime population
- 20,516Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Mingo County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Mingo County at 21,455 people in 2025, down 8.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,317 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Mingo County, WV spend?
Households in Mingo County spend about $111.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46M on groceries and $25.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mingo County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mingo County, WV?
Of the business types scored in Mingo County, insurance agencies (54), dentists and orthodontists (45) and restaurants and cafes (42) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #973 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Mingo County, WV compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Mingo County is $38,119, 53% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 8.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $90,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (57% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Mingo County, each ranked against other counties.
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