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.

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Location of Mingo County on West Virginia map.

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)
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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.

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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

Mingo County has 8 neighbours.

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

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People born in Mingo County (2)

People born in Mingo County, including nurse Jean Watson, Hatfield-McCoy feud participant William Anderson Hatfield II, .

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