Census-designated place · West Virginia
Mineralwells, West Virginia
Mineralwells, census-designated place, in Wood County, West Virginia. Mineralwells had 1,805 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,389 (±513). GEOID 5454580.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,805
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,389 ±513
Median household income
$64,643
±$14,232 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$155,100
±$47,967 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$851
±$66 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Mineralwells and what county is it in?
Mineralwells is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Wood County, West Virginia. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,175 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mineralwells is in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mineralwells, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,805 residents in Mineralwells, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,389 (±513).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Mineralwells is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Mineralwells | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,389 ±513 | 83,407 | no clear change |
| Households | 910 ±170 | 35,836 | +264 |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.30 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 959 ±161 | 40,283 | +262 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mineralwells?
The median resident of Mineralwells is 35.3 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.3%.
| Measure | Mineralwells | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±7.9 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±7.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±6.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±7.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±3.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.7% ±3.5 pts | 93.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±4.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 27.7% ±8.2 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±7.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3% ±7.8 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±9.2 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mineralwells earn?
Half of Mineralwells's 910 households earn less than $64,643 a year (±$14,232), against $57,810 in Wood County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $102,148 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $37,505 after inflation.
| Measure | Mineralwells | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,643 ±$14,232 | $57,810 | −$37,505 |
| Mean household income | $79,256 ±$16,540 | $79,213 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,915 ±$6,904 | $34,707 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% ±11.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1% ±21.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.1% ±12.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±5.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9% ±7.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mineralwells?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Mineralwells's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,100 by its owner (±$47,967). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mineralwells | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,100 ±$47,967 | $158,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $851 ±$66 | $822 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.4% ±29.8 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,268 ±$247 | $1,148 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1% ±13.0 pts | 75.1% | −23.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.9% ±13.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 959 ±161 | 40,283 | +262 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.1% ±10.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5% ±11.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±6.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.6% ±12.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Mineralwells work and get to work?
84.9% of Mineralwells's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes.
| Measure | Mineralwells | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±11.7 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.9% ±7.3 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.7% ±3.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±7.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±1.5 | 20.8 min | −4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mineralwells?
No census tract lies mostly in Mineralwells; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107.03Wood County | 4,762 | $61,173 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mineralwells) · Census block assignment files
How does Mineralwells compare with other places in West Virginia?
Mineralwells ranks 42nd of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 66th | 146 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st | 146 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 138 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 144 |
| Median home value | 53rd | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 59th | 123 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 111th | 135 |
| Median age | 126th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 77th | 146 |
| Work from home | 27th | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 145 |
Mineralwells's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Mineralwells with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mineralwells?
26 of the 57 figures for Mineralwells on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mineralwells are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.