Mineral County Demographics
A map of Mineral County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 24,603 | 91.3% |
Multiracial | 1,111 | 4.1% |
Black | 711 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 309 | 1.1% |
Asian | 113 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 91 | 0.3% |
Mineral County, West Virginia had a population of 26,938 in 2020. It was 91.3% White, 2.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mineral County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Mineral County is the 22nd most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Mineral County's White Population
24,603 residents of Mineral County identify as White, or 91.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #38 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is more White than neighboring Allegany County (85.1% White), and Hardy County (88.7% White). Mineral County is less White than neighboring Hampshire County (93.8% White), Garrett County (95.1% White), and Grant County (95.3% White).
Mineral County's Black Population
711 residents of Mineral County identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is more Black than neighboring Hampshire County (0.8% Black), Garrett County (0.8% Black), and Grant County (0.8% Black). Mineral County is less Black than neighboring Allegany County (7.8% Black), and Hardy County (2.8% Black).
Mineral County's Asian Population
113 residents of Mineral County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is more Asian than neighboring Hampshire County (0.3% Asian), Garrett County (0.3% Asian), and Grant County (0.2% Asian). Mineral County is less Asian than neighboring Allegany County (1.1% Asian).
Mineral County's Hispanic Population
309 residents of Mineral County identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is more Hispanic than neighboring Grant County (0.8% Hispanic). Mineral County is less Hispanic than neighboring Allegany County (1.7% Hispanic), Hampshire County (1.5% Hispanic), and Hardy County (4.6% Hispanic).
Mineral County's Native American/Other Population
91 residents of Mineral County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #32 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Allegany County (0.5% Native American/Other), Hampshire County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Grant County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Mineral County's Multiracial Population
1,111 residents of Mineral County identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mineral County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Mineral County is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mineral County is more Multiracial than neighboring Allegany County (3.9% Multiracial), Hampshire County (3.3% Multiracial), Garrett County (2.3% Multiracial), Grant County (2.5% Multiracial), and Hardy County (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.