Mineralwells, WV Demographics

A map of Mineralwells's Population by Race

Mineralwells, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,389, a dramatic increase from the 1,805 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.7% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mineralwells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mineralwells has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mineralwells, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 6.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mineralwells is ranked the 66th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mineralwells was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mineralwells's White Population

2,309 residents of Mineralwells, or 96.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mineralwells is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Mineralwells ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's White population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. White residents' share of Mineralwells's population has increased from 94.3% to 96.7%.

Mineralwells is more White than neighboring Parkersburg (91.4% White), Belpre (94.7% White), and North Hills (90.5% White). Mineralwells is less White than neighboring Kanawha (100% White), and Lubeck (98.7% White).

Mineralwells's Black Population

0 residents of Mineralwells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mineralwells is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Mineralwells ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Mineralwells's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Mineralwells is less Black than neighboring Parkersburg (1.6% Black), Belpre (0.6% Black), and North Hills (1% Black).

Mineralwells's Asian Population

0 residents of Mineralwells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mineralwells is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Mineralwells ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Mineralwells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mineralwells is less Asian than neighboring Parkersburg (0.6% Asian), Belpre (0.4% Asian), and North Hills (1% Asian).

Mineralwells's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Mineralwells, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mineralwells is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Mineralwells ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 237.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mineralwells's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

Mineralwells is more Hispanic than neighboring Kanawha (0% Hispanic), Parkersburg (1.8% Hispanic), Lubeck (0.5% Hispanic), and Belpre (1.4% Hispanic). Mineralwells is less Hispanic than neighboring North Hills (2.7% Hispanic).

Mineralwells's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Mineralwells, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mineralwells is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Mineralwells ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mineralwells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mineralwells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kanawha (0% Native American/Other), Lubeck (0% Native American/Other), Belpre (0% Native American/Other), and North Hills (0% Native American/Other).

Mineralwells's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Mineralwells, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mineralwells is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Mineralwells ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineralwells's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mineralwells's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Mineralwells is more Multiracial than neighboring Kanawha (0% Multiracial). Mineralwells is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkersburg (4% Multiracial), Lubeck (0.8% Multiracial), Belpre (2.8% Multiracial), and North Hills (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.