County · West Virginia
Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County, West Virginia. Mineral County had 26,792 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, a smaller fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 8 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 54057.
Mineral County is one of the 2 counties of the Cumberland, MD-WV micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,792
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,938 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,854
Median household income
$69,375
±$4,447 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$180,400
±$12,609 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$809
±$141 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Mineral County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,938 residents in Mineral County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,792 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, a smaller fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,854 over 328 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mineral County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,854 | 1,778,373 | −313 |
| Households | 11,120±309 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.06 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,509±34 | 861,325 | −630 |
Mineral County's population since 2000
From 27,078 in 2000 to 26,792 in 2025: down 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mineral County?
Mineral County holds 8 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Keyser with 4,777 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Keyser | 4,864 | $46,955 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort AshbyGEOID 5428444 | 1,289 | $44,538 |
| Wiley FordGEOID 5487316 | 906 | $90,775 |
| Carpendale | 860 | $66,027 |
| Piedmont | 718 | $42,375 |
| RidgeleyGEOID 5468260 | 591 | $41,477 |
| Elk GardenGEOID 5424484 | 212 | $61,250 |
| BurlingtonGEOID 5411620 | 131 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mineral County?
The median resident of Mineral County is 44.6 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mineral County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±0.4 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6%±0.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% | 2.1% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.8 pts | 89.7% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.8 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±1.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7%±2.7 pts | 24.1% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Mineral County earn?
Half of Mineral County's 11,120 households earn less than $69,375 a year (±$4,447), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,456 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,919 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mineral County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,375±$4,447 | $59,608 | +$7,919 |
| Mean household income | $91,483±$10,521 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,731±$4,406 | $34,203 | +$7,361 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±2.6 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3%±7.3 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0%±3.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±2.4 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 Mineral County?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Mineral County's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 by its owner (±$12,609). The median renter pays $809 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mineral County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,400±$12,609 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $809±$141 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±9.7 pts | 39.0% | +12.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240±$70 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0%±2.8 pts | 74.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 12,509±34 | 861,325 | −630 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±4.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2%±3.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±2.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Mineral County building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units across Mineral County in 2025 (43 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mineral County get to work?
78.8% of Mineral County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Mineral County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0%±2.5 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±1.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±3.1 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±2.1 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Mineral County's census tracts?
Mineral County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,583 (Tract 107) to $84,300 (Tract 104).
| Tract 10154057010100 | 2,024±360 | $66,111 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10254057010200 | 3,143±458 | $74,783 |
| Tract 10354057010300 | 4,662±591 | $69,059 |
| Tract 10454057010400 | 4,515±459 | $84,300 |
| Tract 10554057010500 | 5,234±746 | $61,385 |
| Tract 10654057010600 | 5,282±649 | $71,162 |
| Tract 10754057010700 | 1,994±260 | $49,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mineral County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 55 |
| Median household income | 5th of 55 |
| Median home value | 8th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 55 |
| Median age | 29th of 55 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Mineral County 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.