Mingo County, West Virginia
Mingo County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Mingo County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,839 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,951 inhabitants. Its county seat is Williamson. The county was created 129 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Mingo County
Population : | 22,951 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
Area : | 1097 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | Mingo |
Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
Capital : | Williamson |
Establishment : | January 01, 1895 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 21:21:54 (12th December 2024) |
Density : | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -16.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mingo County is located at 37°43'35"N 82°8'5"W (37.7264000, -82.1347600). It has 8 neighbors: Martin County, Pike County, Buchanan County, McDowell County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Wayne County and Wyoming County.
Mingo County map
The largest city of Mingo County is Williamson with a population of 2,616. Other cities include and Matewan population 415. See all Mingo County cities & populated places.
Mingo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mingo County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Williamson | 2,616 | County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States |
Gilbert Creek | 1,090 | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia |
Chattaroy | 756 | Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia |
Delbarton | 487 | Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States |
Matewan | 415 | Human settlement in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Gilbert | 378 | Town in West Virginia |
Kermit | 341 | Town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Mingo County
Mingo County has 8 neighbours.
- Martin County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
- Buchanan County county in Virginia, United States
- McDowell County county in West Virginia, United States
- Lincoln County county in West Virginia, United States
- Logan County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wayne County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wyoming County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mingo County decreased by 16.94% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 26,839 | - | census |
2011 | 26,603 | -0.89% | estimation process |
2012 | 26,190 | -1.58% | estimation process |
2013 | 26,013 | -0.68% | estimation process |
2014 | 25,739 | -1.06% | estimation process |
2015 | 25,317 | -1.67% | estimation process |
2016 | 24,716 | -2.43% | estimation process |
2017 | 24,142 | -2.38% | estimation process |
2018 | 23,851 | -1.22% | estimation process |
2019 | 23,424 | -1.82% | estimation process |
2020 | 22,951 | -2.06% | estimation process |
People born in Mingo County (2)
People born in Mingo County, including nurse Jean Watson, Hatfield-McCoy feud participant William Anderson Hatfield II, .
List
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |