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Mingo Junction, OH
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio.
Population
3,254
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,210
ZIP codes
0
Mingo Junction and its ZIP codes
Mingo Junction at a glance
- Mingo Junction is about 4.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,833, 25% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (52% below Ohio) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Mingo Junction, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mingo Junction, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,833
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (618), Italian Americans (444), German Americans (264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Mingo Junction.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,247
19,530 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$504M
FY 2026, $7,731 per person
How people get to work
Mingo Junction, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.4%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mingo Junction, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mingo Junction, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Mingo Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Follansbee, WVCity | 1.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Hooverson Heights, WVCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Wellsburg, WVCity | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| SteubenvilleCity | 3.6 mi | 10.5 |
| New AlexandriaVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BrilliantCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Pottery AdditionCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| Colliers, WVCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| WintersvilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Weirton, WVCity | 6.5 mi | 18.1 |
| Beech Bottom, WVVillage | 8 mi | 1.2 |
| Paris, PACensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Bethany, WVTown | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Avella, PACensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| TorontoCity | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Windsor Heights, WVVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mingo Junction, OH in?
- Mingo Junction is in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Mingo Junction, OH?
- About 3,254 people live in Mingo Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mingo Junction?
- Nearby places include Follansbee, WV (1.4 mi), Hooverson Heights, WV (2.1 mi), Wellsburg, WV (3.2 mi), Steubenville (3.6 mi), New Alexandria (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023