West Virginia

Mingo

23,568
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Mingo

Mingo, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 11,359. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,568.

Its recorded population peaked at 47,409 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 50 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action in Mingo County (1863), Matewan Massacre, West Virginia, Matewan Massacre, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,568
201026,839
200028,253
199033,739
198037,336
197032,780
196039,742
195047,409
194040,802
193038,319
192026,364
191019,431
190011,359
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Mingo

Military engagements that took place in Mingo, West Virginia.

Action in Mingo County (1863)
1863
Matewan Massacre, West Virginia
1920
Matewan Massacre
1920
Matewan Massacre WV May 19 1920
1920
Matewan Massacre 1920
1920
Battle of Matewan, Matewan WV
1920

Historic places in Mingo

National Register of Historic Places listings in Mingo, West Virginia.

Williamson Field House
Williamson
Mountaineer Hotel
Williamson
Matewan Historic District
Matewan
Hatfield Cemetery
New Town
Coal House
Williamson
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Frequently asked about Mingo

When does Mingo first appear in the US census?
Mingo, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 11,359.
What is the population of Mingo?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Mingo had a recorded population of 23,568.
When did Mingo's population peak?
Mingo's recorded population peaked at 47,409 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Mingo?
6 documented military engagements took place in Mingo, including Action in Mingo County (1863), Matewan Massacre, West Virginia, Matewan Massacre.
How many historic places are in Mingo?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mingo, West Virginia.
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