Mullens is a city located in Wyoming County West Virginia. Mullens has a 2024 population of 1,354. Mullens is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,469 in 2020.
The average household income in Mullens is $99,575 with a poverty rate of 17.73%. The median age in Mullens is 39.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mullens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,052 | 90.52% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 5.56% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 3.66% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 739 | 3.06 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 410 | 3.77 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.49 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 51 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 50 | 2.7 | 26 | 74 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 4.73% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 13.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | 17.59% |
| High School Graduate | 587 | 35.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 281 | 16.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,509 | 1,423 | 510 |
| Black | 83 | 83 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 39 | 6 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,917 | $98,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $33,634 | $22,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $7,083 | $11,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,219 | $32,921 | $40,063 |
| Some College | $24,879 | $0 | $42,188 |
$33,219
Average Earnings
$32,921
Average Male
$40,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.68% of Mullens residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,025 | 292 | 14.42% |
| Multiple | 126 | 81 | 64.29% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 29 | 46.77% |
| Other | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
17.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
25.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mullens is Multiple, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mullens is White, with 14.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.52% |
| High School | 19.25% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.46% |
| Female Employed | 7.71% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,765 | $123,196 |
| Households | $65,625 | $99,575 |
| Married Families | $97,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,385 | $44,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 7.06% |
| Black | 9 | 10.84% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.1%
Born in Mullens
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.81% of Mullens residents were born in the United States, with 86.1% having been born in West Virginia. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,210 | -29 | -2.34% |
| 2028 | 1,239 | -29 | -2.29% |
| 2027 | 1,268 | -28 | -2.16% |
| 2026 | 1,296 | -29 | -2.19% |
| 2025 | 1,325 | -29 | -2.14% |
| 2024 | 1,354 | -29 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 1,383 | -24 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 1,407 | -38 | -2.63% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | -24 | -1.63% |
| 2020 | 1,469 | 155 | 11.8% |
| 2019 | 1,314 | -28 | -2.09% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | -35 | -2.54% |
| 2017 | 1,377 | -37 | -2.62% |
| 2016 | 1,414 | -32 | -2.21% |
| 2015 | 1,446 | -31 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 1,477 | -28 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 1,505 | -22 | -1.44% |
| 2012 | 1,527 | -21 | -1.36% |
| 2011 | 1,548 | -22 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1,570 | 0 | 0% |